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#196214 11/13/09 08:07 PM 11/13/09 08:07 PM |
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,582 “an island in the Pacifi... hobie1616
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Posts: 5,582 “an island in the Pacifi... | It seems like the first place the hulls go soft is just in front of the forward pylons. Putting ports there gives you easily accessible storage and you can, if needed, inject resin into the foam sandwich to strengthen the decks.
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#196271 11/14/09 08:56 AM 11/14/09 08:56 AM |
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Posts: 164 fort Myers, FL | The reason the delam happens at that spot is because that part of the hull (in front of the pilon) is subject to the largest forces anywhere in the hull, so I would be hesitant to do anything there that would weaken the structure (and putting in ports would do exactly that).
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#196403 11/15/09 05:50 PM 11/15/09 05:50 PM |
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Posts: 1,884 Detroit, MI | The reason the delam happens at that spot is because that part of the hull (in front of the pilon) is subject to the largest forces anywhere in the hull, so I would be hesitant to do anything there that would weaken the structure (and putting in ports would do exactly that). +1 If the only reason you are installing ports is ventilation, then put them between the pylons. | | | Re: Inspection Ports
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#201897 02/02/10 05:12 PM 02/02/10 05:12 PM |
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Posts: 5 Chicagoland | I have some delam. going on in front of the front pylon on my 14'. Is there a brand or model port that is more rigid than the usual plastic ones that would be a better choice to install in that area. Assuming that I also repair the delam.
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