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Leakage #21752
07/02/03 10:45 PM
07/02/03 10:45 PM
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Orion Offline OP
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Hi all,
The past few days I have had some great fast, fun and pretty wild sailing on Lake Michigan and the boat ('84) has preformed very well. I have only taken a little water over the past few days. The starbord takes about a cup or two more than the port hull but they only take a little anyway. For example today, after some serious heavy sailing with light weight (270 lb.) and much hull flying the boat took about 1.5 cups in the port hull and 3 cups in the starbord hull. I read once that this is pretty standard due to the vents on the pylons but I wonder if it is anything to be concerned about? The hulls are in good condition and have a few scratches and whatnot but nothing overly serious. So, I ask you all how much water do your boats take after such a sail?

Thanks,
Orion

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Re: Leakage [Re: Orion] #21753
07/03/03 04:51 AM
07/03/03 04:51 AM
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Well my boats a 1986 and it takes in a heap when i really give it to her so i would get about 3cups+ but thats only if its above 25knots and with me hiting waves liken nothing else. Its very common and you dont have to worry about it. I still race mine so unless you sink your still going good.

Jules


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Re: Leakage [Re: Orion] #21754
07/03/03 11:24 AM
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There is a post on the Hobie Forums at www.hobiecat.com that addresses leaks and leak detection

Leak detection article


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Re: Leakage [Re: Orion] #21755
07/04/03 10:27 PM
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thats nothing man, I unload gallons from my 17 after a rough day


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