Well, guess you're a better small boat sailor than me. Actually, the first 2-3 times I capsized I did it on purpose, to make sure I could get it back upright. I got the boat flipped by pulling on the c/b, but had a tough time getting back onboard, so I installed a small swimming ladder. The...
I read your thread and you're right, your problem is different than mine. I've capsized mine (who hasn't?) but didn't take on much water. It doesn't surprise me, though, that a capsized boat will take on water, since there are so many fittings (cleats, mast step point, etc) that could leak. I...
Fixed the boat. Thanks for the suggestions you gave me on line and in PMs. Here's what I did for those who may have a similar problem.
Had to rebuild my trailer because I had taken it apart before storing it under my deck, and it was all rusted. That's a different story. Hauled the boat...
That's a thought, but the water accumulates too much to be condensation and, as you say, it doesn't explain the color. I hauled out yesterday and the boat is sitting on my driveway. I looked underneath and I have a theory. The centerboard gasket is really worn, and has a number of small...
The contining tale of my mystery leak. The boat is in the water year round, and it didn't look like it was sinking, so I forgot about the leak. A coupld of weeks ago I opened the cuddy door and pumped out about two gallons. I now check it every few days and remove about a cup a week with...
Update. The leak is not from that joint, though I still wonder what that's for. Also, I don't think it's a leak, I think it took on water between the deck and the hull when the rail was submerged the other day. The water seems to be trapped under the seats. Reason I think this is because...
I have a Mod 1 in the water that has developed a hull leak that I suspect is from the forward part of the hull. When I look inside the cuddy I see a joint where it appears the fiberglass folds up about an inch or two and is glued together starting about a foot forward of the cuddy entrance and...
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