After pulling out the boat and removing drain screw yesterday, a very large volume of water came out. I searched the hull and found no obvious cracks that would allow that much water in in two hours on the water. There are a few gel coat cracks but nothing too concerning.
After de-rigging I poured a bucket of water into the mast tube and it disappeared almost instantly I to the hull. Could this be where the water is getting in? It was a choppy day and there was water coming over the bow a few times but not enough I think to put that much water into the hull. Despite this likely not being the big culprit, this needs to be repaired and would appreciate any tips. I saw the other mast repair topic on the front page and will use as much of that info as I can.
Now I'm left thinking the water might be getting in around the centreboard pocket. I see no cracks or gaps in there, so is there any good way to test the integrity of the pocket?
It's also important to note that this isn't on a Laser but an Invitation 3.8 which I guess is similar, but there are no forums I've found for this boat. Hopefully you guys will welcome me regardless.
After de-rigging I poured a bucket of water into the mast tube and it disappeared almost instantly I to the hull. Could this be where the water is getting in? It was a choppy day and there was water coming over the bow a few times but not enough I think to put that much water into the hull. Despite this likely not being the big culprit, this needs to be repaired and would appreciate any tips. I saw the other mast repair topic on the front page and will use as much of that info as I can.
Now I'm left thinking the water might be getting in around the centreboard pocket. I see no cracks or gaps in there, so is there any good way to test the integrity of the pocket?
It's also important to note that this isn't on a Laser but an Invitation 3.8 which I guess is similar, but there are no forums I've found for this boat. Hopefully you guys will welcome me regardless.