Hi folks,
New to the forum and new owner of a super sailfish in need of some TLC. Foam is definitely waterlogged so will need to dry it out. There is currently a crack/hole in the deck about 3" behind and to port of the bow handle. crack is large enough for me to get fingers in to feel foam and confirm it is soaked. I am an old hat and comfortable working with glass, but was thinking of incorporating the cracked area into my bow inspection plate area to minimize the need to repair with glass. I currently have 12" watertight deck plates on hand and am considering using one of the them for the bow. Any thoughts from the group? Assuming it is a bit overkill, but figured it would allow easy access to the hull and foam, make the drying process easier, and save me some money as I already have the plates. Anyone know of any detriment or compromise to the hull integrity by going with a 12" inspection port? I can take a couple pictures and add them if it would help to visualize better.
Thank you in advance and appreciate any guidance or advice offered.
Kind regards,
Brian
New to the forum and new owner of a super sailfish in need of some TLC. Foam is definitely waterlogged so will need to dry it out. There is currently a crack/hole in the deck about 3" behind and to port of the bow handle. crack is large enough for me to get fingers in to feel foam and confirm it is soaked. I am an old hat and comfortable working with glass, but was thinking of incorporating the cracked area into my bow inspection plate area to minimize the need to repair with glass. I currently have 12" watertight deck plates on hand and am considering using one of the them for the bow. Any thoughts from the group? Assuming it is a bit overkill, but figured it would allow easy access to the hull and foam, make the drying process easier, and save me some money as I already have the plates. Anyone know of any detriment or compromise to the hull integrity by going with a 12" inspection port? I can take a couple pictures and add them if it would help to visualize better.
Thank you in advance and appreciate any guidance or advice offered.
Kind regards,
Brian