23’ sides of hull

[bgreene]

Are the sides of hull from Potter era 23’ “ flexible” rather than rock hard ?
( Can see the flex when hit with side of fist )

[fredbrad]

yes

[KNZ911]

I believe so. Probably due to the air void between the hull an liner. I would check mine, but I have ripped out the liner and getting ready to core the sides with 1/2" divinycell.

[fredbrad]

Originally Posted by KNZ911

I believe so. Probably due to the air void between the hull an liner. I would check mine, but I have ripped out the liner and getting ready to core the sides with 1/2" divinycell.

With the combination of the hull and the liner, it is demonstrated after more than 40 years that it resists all kinds of waves and bends

[KNZ911]

Very true. I have just decided to close vents and remove liner. Along with flat deck and forward seating. Personal choice.

[bgreene]

Does that mean it used to be solid but the outer fiberglass skin has delaminated from hull ?

Guess that means .....not good

[strick]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Does that mean it used to be solid but the outer fiberglass skin has delaminated from hull ?

Guess that means .....not good

No there is a gap between the hull and liner.

Strick

[fredbrad]

Originally Posted by strick

No there is a gap between the hull and liner.

Strick

And that's the way that it works for the flexes in the big "BANG!" waves