I have returned to Beaufort and started work on the P28-1. The initial tasks that I am tackling are to clean the hull and bilge. Scraping is the next step in cleaning the hull and degreaser and scrubbing are going to be needed as I try to remove the oily film from the bilge area. In doing this work I discovered a crack in the hull. This crack was caused by forces that were exerted on the keel and I assume a grounding was involved. Now I’ll be trying to learn about what it will take to fix this crack and hopefully won’t learn that the boat is no longer worth fixing..
Sailboat with a crack in the hull
19 October 2009 | Sailing | 3 Responses
Last Modified: 12 November 2009 @ 20:57
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Hey Jonathan, sorry for the crack in the hull: that’s a real bummer. I’m afraid that crack is structural.
It can be fixe if the crack is not to deep, but it don’t seem superficial. You will need goods experts advices before putting more $ in it…..
Take care
Juan Benito
Hey JB,
Yes it was probably a hard beating, and the crack is probably through the hull though I’m not sure on that yet. It will be interesting to learn more about it and hopefully I can learn the best way to fix it. I’ll probably get a good idea of what it will take to fix the few big issues like this before spending any money on the boat. Fortunately I’m not very far in so walking away won’t be too big of a deal.
Thanks for the info, I hope that you are well and heading south soon. It is bound to be getting cold up there..
jp
Speaking as a surgeon, one crack is frequently accompanied by another crack opposite. If that is not present, then the fix is possible (not cheap). But as with broken bones, the severity depends upon how deep it goes into the laminate.
Good luck,