imported_mitch
Mitch
I need advice concerning the condition of my hull. Four years ago I purchased a 1973 boat that had been used less than 3 times and then stored in a barn. It was truly in "mint" condition. When I purchased the boat it weighed 140 pounds. The interior has been dry and the hull has no leaks. I have raced the boat almost every weekend from April to October for the past 4 years. In the spring I noticed that I had "waves" in the hull. These appear to the hull colapsing between the foam blocks.
Yesterday, I was out with winds that were 18-20 and white caps and when going up wind the hull seemed to be vibrating if I flatened the boat out into the chop. Again, I have sailed this boat for 4 years and not had that happen before. When I got the boat back up on the trailer it appears the the deck has collapsed down from the front of the splashguard to the mast step.
Also, this year I have had my worst season sailing as far as finishes both at my home club and at regatta's. I do not know if this would have anything to do with performance. ( other than picking the wrong end of the starting line, wrong side of the course, etc) Has anyone experienced this with their boat? Would this have an impact on boat speed. Any fix to the problem. Any insight from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Kevin
Yesterday, I was out with winds that were 18-20 and white caps and when going up wind the hull seemed to be vibrating if I flatened the boat out into the chop. Again, I have sailed this boat for 4 years and not had that happen before. When I got the boat back up on the trailer it appears the the deck has collapsed down from the front of the splashguard to the mast step.
Also, this year I have had my worst season sailing as far as finishes both at my home club and at regatta's. I do not know if this would have anything to do with performance. ( other than picking the wrong end of the starting line, wrong side of the course, etc) Has anyone experienced this with their boat? Would this have an impact on boat speed. Any fix to the problem. Any insight from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Kevin