Bob this repair sounds like a normal bottom job that someone did a very good job with. I wouldn't think there is anything to worry about especially since you are experiencing very little hull leakage. I think it always a good idea to drain the boat after you use it. Also leave the drain plugs out while storing the boat so it can air out or dry. Also if you have hull ports leave them open when storing the boat. Buzz
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > --- You wrote: > > Bob where is the damage to the hulls? Is it on the bottom of the hulls > or in the middle of the hulls? > Buzz > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >>--- You wrote: >> >>I suspect the repairs you describe are to build up worn areas that >>develop from dragging up onto the normal sand & gravel shores we have >>here in VT & NH. The hulls are quite thick at the bottom, like 3/8", >>and a 2 inch wide repair wouldn't indicate wear that went more than a >>third or at most halfway through, probably less. When you drained it, >>did you tip it up like 30 degrees or more? I find that the usual >>angle as it sits on the trailer with the tongue propped up isn't >>enough to get the last couple cups out. >> >>On 24 Dec 2004 at 14:14, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> >> >>>My used H16 has had both hulls repaired [not by me]. I sailed with it all >>>summer, and when I put it in the garage for the winter, I drained the hulls >>>with very little water coming out. So I would first like to thank whoever >>>repaired my hulls before I aquired the boat. >>>Should I be concerned though? For instance, the repaired surface of both >>>hulls are approx. 1/3 of the hull length and approx. 2 inches port - stbd at >>>the widest point. I'm not expert on repairs, however, it looks like they >>>used fiberglass. The color of the material is somewhat opaque. They did >> >>an ammazing job of reconstructing the lines of the hull. >> >> >>>Before I start spending money this winter on new [used] main/jib sails, I >>>thought I better ask the group if their are any concerns about my situation >>>first? >>>Happy Holidays, >>>Bob 76H16 >>> >>> >>>Group Home >>>http://www.TheBeachcats.com >>> >>> >>>Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >>Henry Woodbury >> >>Henry Woodbury >>Athens VT >>'78 H16 >> >> >> >>Group Home >>http://www.TheBeachcats.com >> >> >>Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> >>--- end of quote --- >> >>I've read the angle on draining should be drastic, so the trailor itself with >>Hobie cat attached is tied to the rafters at a 45� angle...so I feel pretty >>good at the draining part. >>Maybe this would describe the repair better. It's my opinion that if I >>removed the fiberglass repair, there would be a 2 inch gap, stretching 1/3 of >>the hulls that I could put my hand into. >>Hope this helps, >>Bob >> >> >>Group Home >>http://www.TheBeachcats.com >> >> >>Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > Group Home > http://www.TheBeachcats.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > --- end of quote --- > The damage is to the direct bottom of the hulls. The part that rides the sand > when you beach it. > Bob > > > Group Home > http://www.TheBeachcats.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > Group Home http://www.TheBeachcats.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beachcats/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
