BoatAddicti0n
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- May 19, 2010
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The volume between the hull and dack in my norwgian "Skibsplast TC 17" should be sealed. But I found a small crack on the deck, close to the stern. Water obviously found its way through that hole.
I have drilled an small inspection hole and realized she has water in the hull.
It wouldnt be a problem if the hull was not filled with polyurethane foam (or something very similar). The foam is somewhat wet and I am not sure how much extra weight is there.
May be I am just alarmed with my low mileage, but
Can anyone give me idea on how to get rid of the water ?
Does not seem to be feasible to remove the foam, unless with use of some "magic" chemistry to turn the polyurethane foam into liquid.
Even if that sort of chemsitry exist, wouldn't be the foam also to provide robustness to the construction?
I wanna keep the boat (I find she cute!), but of course will consider a new one just to make sure I am alone in the boat.
Sure that I am not the first to have this issue,
I'd appreciate any input!
Thanks!
I have drilled an small inspection hole and realized she has water in the hull.
It wouldnt be a problem if the hull was not filled with polyurethane foam (or something very similar). The foam is somewhat wet and I am not sure how much extra weight is there.
May be I am just alarmed with my low mileage, but
Can anyone give me idea on how to get rid of the water ?
Does not seem to be feasible to remove the foam, unless with use of some "magic" chemistry to turn the polyurethane foam into liquid.
Even if that sort of chemsitry exist, wouldn't be the foam also to provide robustness to the construction?
I wanna keep the boat (I find she cute!), but of course will consider a new one just to make sure I am alone in the boat.
Sure that I am not the first to have this issue,
I'd appreciate any input!
Thanks!