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| Author: | Pastcommodore [ Mon Aug 12, 2024 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | overweight hobie |
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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| Author: | srm [ Tue Aug 13, 2024 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: overweight hobie |
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. sm |
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