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Bent bow #52447
07/05/05 02:29 PM
07/05/05 02:29 PM
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Punta Gorda, FL
dogsailor Offline OP
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I just bought a used club model and in the process of strapping it into my truck I managed to crease one hull and deck about 18" from the bow. It was laying on the black pickup bed liner in the south Florida sun with the drain plug out. I think I was twisting and pushing down on the bow to move the hull around when it happened. Didn't feel a thing but it was creased. Anyone broken their boat like this? Or know how to fix one that is bent? I've tried suction cups and one screwhole without success. My thoughts are: cut an inspection port in the deck in front of the forward beam to gain access to the inside. Pressurize the hull and add heat. Use screws through a board to pull along its length. I sure hope someone can help, I'm bummed! I've attached a sad picture.
Thanks, Tom

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Re: Bent bow [Re: dogsailor] #52448
07/06/05 02:44 PM
07/06/05 02:44 PM
Joined: Jun 2001
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mmiller Offline
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That looks pretty bad. Never seen a bow bent like that. I can only assume that the straps or weight placed an unusual load or the bow was torqued at an odd angle. I would be concerned about failing later, like an egg shell with ding in it. Pressure in the hull and heat would be the best wat to attempt a repair.


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