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| Author: | emilio [ Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | H16 water in stb hull - uncommon sources? |
I´m cannot find the entry source for large amounts of water on my sartboard hull (H16, 2002). while sailing, it takes usually less than 60 minutes to be almost full. We´ve know very much this kind of boat and we´ve tried to locate the posible water intake sources in the logical spots but cannot find anything. Can anyone provide a list of posible points to check. Specially the most uncommon! and also procedures for testing leaks at hulls |
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| Author: | srm [ Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H16 water in stb hull - uncommon sources? |
You need to do a bubble test to find the leaks. Put a hose in the drain plug hole and blow some aire pressure into the hull or hold the exhaust of a shop vac near the drain plug to put positive pressure on the hull. Then take a spray bottle filled with soapy water and spray the entire hull at all thru-hull fittings and all along the hull/deck seam. Bubbles will form where there are leaks. Considering how badly your hull leaks, it should be very obvious where the hull is leaking. sm |
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| Author: | ronholm [ Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H16 water in stb hull - uncommon sources? |
Pylon shoe pop the hull? Do the shop vac test as described above... With that big of a leak it should be easy to find. |
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| Author: | Jbernier [ Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H16 water in stb hull - uncommon sources? |
The deck joint where the shroud anchor goes - that is a typical spot to leak. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H16 water in stb hull - uncommon sources? |
My guess: Wear on the keel is likely thru the hull and hard to see when on the shore. |
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| Author: | gary eudy [ Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H16 water in stb hull - uncommon sources? |
If the hull is full of water Pulling it on the trailer should find the leak. water coming in this fast should have a large hole or crack that is very easy to find. I think Hobie Matt could be close on the problem Careful putting pressure on the hulls They can cause a bunch of damage. Have you ever replaced the drain plugs and housing and o ring and or checked the silicone sealant around the drain? Former Hobie Admiral Gary |
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