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| Author: | LYC Sailing [ Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Hull Pressure vent |
Fiberglas hulls often have pressure relief holes to equalize pressure as heating and cooling cause pressure differences Did not find them when I pressure tested my hulls Have issue with the access port covers under the seat covers but otherwise pretty good shape for the abuse they receive in our sailing school Staff will need to be retrained as they forced the plugs in with sand and caused damage My oldest hulls were in best shape and no leaks at the plugs |
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| Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hull Pressure vent |
Our local municipal park bought 3 Bravos a couple or three years back. I noted that in the summer the pressure build up inside the hull was immense. Rather than risk any damage, I used a tiny drill bit, probably 1/16th diameter, if even that, to put a small hole in the hull at the forward area just behind the mast. The hulls don't take on water and the pressure inside the hull can stay equal with that outside. |
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| Author: | LYC Sailing [ Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hull Pressure vent |
good call I use a 3/16 hole normally does not get clogged |
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