Limber Me Timbers

[osprey]

well due to the fact that there were no drain holes in the stringers, I would guess that it is mostly fresh water that has been trapped on the out side of the stringers. when I launch the boat , I think that the water goes foward and makes it's way around the front of the stringer and get to the middle via the gully under the tank. the hull seems sound,no cracks or holes noted. The good news to me is if there is no wood in the sringers,just foam, then the structural integrity should not be compromised. the stern is another story. that will have to be replaced at some point. I was thinking that maybe i should dremel out a 6x6 hole in the stringer, dig out a chunk of foam so that i can see the out ward side of the stringer, drill it, let it drain/dry and then epoxy a pvc pipe in the hole and to the deck. refill with foam and then reglass the inside. at any rate I think I'll have to do some exploration. hope to get some threads on this problem. I'm sure I'm not the only one in this boat....

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Ha Fish On

Here are a few suggestions for ya.
1. Seacrafts have a variable dead rise hull design so water Will accumulate at the bottom of the boat in front of you CC area. You can look at the bilge on the trailer on flat ground and think you don’t have any water in the bilge but you just simple did not see it. If you put the boat on the ramp with the plug out all that water will run out. Maybe water is accumulating in the bilge after it rains and is running forward in a pool up there???
2. Check all the through hull fittings like live well pump, intake line valves and possible low bilge pump exit holes, all hoses, etc every screw and hole in the bottom and sides of boat for possible entry. Some times a hose or hose clamp is the problem. As Capt Chuck said could be water in the live well leaking out or over the top.
Good luck

FellowShip

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[beaus316]

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[salvagefirst]

Been there Done that, My boat is an 89 23cc. There are no drains in the stringers all they done was put a 3in notch in the stringers at the transom, it will still hold 3 0r more gallons on each side. remove the console,center hatch,fuel tank, and you will find where the stringers are coming loose from the hull,Also where the water is standing on the outside of the stringers it seeps thru the glass into the transom.Had my transom checked by a pro,said it was good, when i got into the transom there was no wood left. They really use alot of glass in the transoms. There are alot of pics if you look up( salvagefirst 23) posted on 3/26/05, it will show you everything that you may run in to. Good Luck, Les