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Hull leaking #153750
09/01/08 10:25 PM
09/01/08 10:25 PM
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My port hull takes on about 12-16 oz of water after a day of sailing. The starboard hull is dry. Is there a particular of the area of the hull where these hobies are prone to leaks? Thanks!

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Re: Hull leaking [Re: Cousin_Eddy] #153751
09/01/08 11:54 PM
09/01/08 11:54 PM
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You need a 2 items to find the leak.

1)high volume low presuere pump like the ones you fill air beds or floatable kid toys with.

2)a Spray bottle with a mixture of dish soap and water.

put a few pumps of air in the drain plug of the leaky hull and start spraying it with the soap/water mixture. You will soon find the leak. REMEMBER. YOU DO NOT NEED MUCH PRESSURE AT ALL!!!!!

I found several area where the deck lip had separated. Probably from 1) tie downs or 2) being rolled over on its side for one reason or the other.


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