Posted By: Cousin_Eddy Hull leaking - 09/02/08 03:25 AM
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!
Posted By: Banzilla Re: Hull leaking - 09/02/08 04:54 AM
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.