Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:21 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: AI Hull leakage?
PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:50 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:14 pm
Posts: 3323
Location: South Florida
It seems somewhere on this forum, there was mention of leakage of a gallon or more of water into the hull of an AI during a day trip.

Is this a problem w/ all AI's? How much leakage have you found?


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:02 pm 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Tue May 27, 2003 12:44 pm
Posts: 15026
Location: Oceanside, California
Leak in a hull? There are a few possible leak points to look for.

The forward hatch, if fully submerged, can leak. This may happen when the wave height causes the bow to dive through a wave.

The steering or rudder up / down handles may leak if submerged or under water / waves. Likewise the line exit points can leak if underwater. This is the most likely entry point as the stern is constantly doused in rough conditions.

If the hull is leaking excessively, there could be a crack somewhere or a damaged scupper well. Worst case is a crack in the drive well. Some '06 models have reported cracks in the forward end of the drive well.

In any case, you can locate the leak by using the "leak detection" information referenced in our kayak forum FAQ (Top topic in the kayak forums)

_________________
Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
© Hobie Cat Company. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group