Hull Leaks?

[Dave_E]

Hi All,

The good ship is on the hard for the shaft log leak repair. Couple of things I found while doing the work. Found cement in the bottom of the boat (I have heard of cement used as ballast). After 6 days on the hard, I still have water coming out of the hull (see pictures). Seems to be where the hull halves meet (if they built them that way). An issue? That’s a drip in the second photo. Also the bearing case did not come off the boat.

Dave

 

[siestakey]

are you saying port and starboard halfs?

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. DE. Yup, recognize that one, for sure. Had the same in a 34' MT many years ago. Same concrete in the keel. I vaguely recall drilling a hole towards the bottom of the keel and tapping for a drain plug or maybe that was just something I saw. CRA (Can't Remember Anything) disease. We were in fresh water if that makes any difference...

 

[Dave_E]

are you saying port and starboard halfs?

Yes... if they built that way. American Tugs builds theirs like that now.

 

[Comodave]

Chris Craft used to build the 47’ Commander hull in 3 pieces. Can you see any cracks where they come together? If so some glass work may be in order.

 

[jleonard]

I also had a "leak" below the shaft log on my Albin. I ended up drilling/tapping for 3/8 npt and put a allen head plug to stop the water from coming out and in.
Then I found the source....the PO or builder had screwed the bilge pump into the hull and it was allowing water to get in. I patched the holes and that stopped the water.
BUT it took 3 seasons of me removing the plug at fall haulout and letting the water drain until it finally stopped.

 

[Jbear]

Dave, just saw this and I’ll email you later but didn’t the survey find this? I would be a bit unhappy with whomever did the survey.