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 Post subject: overweight hobie
PostPosted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 9:06 am 
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I have an older boat (no HIN on the transom) and its really heavy. it doesn't leak excessively. Am I correct to assume that the foam floatation and/or foam laminate of the hulls is waterlogged?

If so, what's the easiest way to repair?? Since its on the beach, I dont have an easy way to blow air into the hulls.

thanks to all for suggestions.


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 Post subject: Re: overweight hobie
PostPosted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 9:34 am 
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If the flotation foam blocks are waterlogged, then you would need to cut an access port between the pylons and cut up the block and pull it out a little piece at a time. Then replace with something like pool noodles.

If the foam core in the hull layup is waterlogged, I think you’re stuck. The boat would need to be moved a low humidity environment and dried out, probably for months or years. If the layup is waterlogged, I would also be concerned about the hulls getting soft.

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