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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:41 pm 
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Hi people,

What do you think? Is it fixable? Anyone with some advice to share would be greatly appreciated.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 3:27 am 
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Judging from the fact that it looks like the hull already has a couple dozen holes in it from a previous epoxy injection/delamination repair, I’d say it’s usable life has probably come to an end and the damage to the deck is the final nail in the coffin.

Probably time to source a newer set of hulls.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:38 am 
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Hi SM,

Thanks for your response. What if I told you that all those dots on the hull were just little bits left from a vine that was growing on it and not holes in the hull. Still think it's not worth fixing?


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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:59 am 
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I am wondering if it would even be a good idea (or bad idea) to try and fix it because of the location of the damage. Looks like the damage is in the area that is in front of the pylon. I've seen videos of hulls breaking in half from being weak at that spot so, it may turn out to be a safety issue that decides whether or not you repair the hull.
I think I would search for a replacement.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:24 am 
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I agree, if it's the area right in front of the pylon, I would be very cautious about doing a repair, especially on an older hull. You better make sure you do a solid job, since that's the most highly stressed area of the hull.

The first question I would have is, what caused the damage in the first place? And the second question would be what is the overall condition of the hull otherwise? If this happened while sailing (i.e., you were sailing along and the deck "popped"), I would probably not pursue a repair since the hull integrity is already suspect. Likewise, if the hull is soft anywhere in that general area, I would not pursue a repair since that would be an indicator that the hull is at the end of it's life anyway.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:47 am 
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Time for the saws-all, You could probably find better hulls and save the parts for those.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:44 pm 
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I think it's pretty clear that I should find myself a new hull.

Thanks!!!!!!


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