reedhedges
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I'm talking about my boat of course -- but also myself too if I'm being honest. I think this boat was maybe built the same year and month as my birth (June 1980) but not sure.
Hull seems to be in good shape, but it is quite a bit overweight. I don't think I got a very accurate weight measurement but it's certainly too heavy.
Is it enough to try to move air through it using only the hull drain port, or should I cut an inspection port (would like to avoid if possible)? I was thinking of removing and re-installing much of the deck hardware anyway so there could be a few extra holes for air to move, but would it be enough? I guess I would use a small air pump or my air compressor on a low setting and leave it running for as long as it takes?
There are no very obvious big cracks for leaking either due to rain or while on the water (mast step seems fine for example) but I would assume water is getting in in several small places. What are the most likely places? I am thinking around the cockpit drain hole and the deck/hull seam? Where else? I will try a soapy water test with (lightly) compressed air soon.
Thanks for any information or your experience doing this.
I don't race this boat except some little informal races on the lake but would like to make it faster and easier to handle, and avoid the problem getting worse, and keep this boat as long as possible.
I'm working on my own weight a little bit but part of that plan is to get some exercise by sailing more!
Hull seems to be in good shape, but it is quite a bit overweight. I don't think I got a very accurate weight measurement but it's certainly too heavy.
Is it enough to try to move air through it using only the hull drain port, or should I cut an inspection port (would like to avoid if possible)? I was thinking of removing and re-installing much of the deck hardware anyway so there could be a few extra holes for air to move, but would it be enough? I guess I would use a small air pump or my air compressor on a low setting and leave it running for as long as it takes?
There are no very obvious big cracks for leaking either due to rain or while on the water (mast step seems fine for example) but I would assume water is getting in in several small places. What are the most likely places? I am thinking around the cockpit drain hole and the deck/hull seam? Where else? I will try a soapy water test with (lightly) compressed air soon.
Thanks for any information or your experience doing this.
I don't race this boat except some little informal races on the lake but would like to make it faster and easier to handle, and avoid the problem getting worse, and keep this boat as long as possible.
I'm working on my own weight a little bit but part of that plan is to get some exercise by sailing more!
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