Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Ok so another problem has arisen on Tarlach Too, one that could potentially eat up a good chunk of my season. I have a bleeding bow thruster tube. A small crack around the tube has been bleeding salt water gradually for a while since I had her lifted two weeks ago. I thought it would dry up but it hasn’t and shows no sign of slowing. so, I’ve had a specialist look at it today and it seems that the crack (which was filled supposedly 18 months ago) has been drawing in water and through capillary action worked about 4-5 inches along the hull. This has to be ground out and checked to find the extent of the damage. Then on the keel there is an old hole where the prop guard used to attach. This again was filled but is also bleeding, so a fair amount of water could still be present. The bow thruster surprisingly is not the worst of the two. He reckons the keel could be a 4 month summer lay up, strip back and allow the hot weather to dry it out. FFS Geoff and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) Ouch Is there no way they can hot vac the water out? I’ve heard about it being done for osmosis treatments but no experience of it Edited January 14, 2021 by Odyssey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Ouch Is there no way they can hot vac the water out? I’ve heard about it being done for osmosis treatments but no experience of it You need a covered area to be able to do that though which he don’t have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Sorry to hear of your problems Neil. I do hope that you will be able to get it sorted out fairly soon. Fingers crossed that it does not take too long or cost a fortune. Geoff. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Bum. Definitely not good news. Sorry to hear. Wonder if the water ingress has been going on for long enough that it might account for some of your list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: You need a covered area to be able to do that though which he don’t have. Is it a covered area for moisture or temperature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, JonC said: Is it a covered area for moisture or temperature? Both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy135 said: Bum. Definitely not good news. Sorry to hear. Wonder if the water ingress has been going on for long enough that it might account for some of your list? I dont think so, the crack is on the port side where as I list slightly to starboard. It’s lucky I noticed it before another season went on. No signs of blistering so I’m hoping for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: I dont think so, the crack is on the port side where as I list slightly to starboard. It’s lucky I noticed it before another season went on. No signs of blistering so I’m hoping for the best. What did you crash into to cause this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, JonC said: What did you crash into to cause this? Nuffink But a submerged log or any heavy floating debris just under the water could have done it. or its just a stress crack from the thruster tunnel?? Ill never know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: You need a covered area to be able to do that though which he don’t have. No way you can move it elsewhere? Maybe insurance would cover it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Sorry to hear this Neil. I hope you can get it sorted fairly quickly Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, Odyssey said: No way you can move it elsewhere? Maybe insurance would cover it? If he struck a submerged obstruction the insurance would cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Odyssey said: No way you can move it elsewhere? Maybe insurance would cover it? Not sure yet Luke. Its a waiting game for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Maverick said: Sorry to hear this Neil. I hope you can get it sorted fairly quickly Thanks Martin. Even if its a patch up for this season then dry out proper mid September.. no way can i be without a boat for the summer, still need an escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 At least the damage is below the waterline, so although it is more critical for a not sinking to much reason, it won’t be a visible scar that will always stand out in the gel coat. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Bit of a shit sandwich that, an insurance claim may take the taste away It's what it's there for at the end of the day, I hope your not out too long Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thats a bit shit Neil.... Hope ya get it sorted May be worth renting a workshop for a month or two to get it indoors, heating on and dry it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Thats a bit shit Neil.... Hope ya get it sorted May be worth renting a workshop for a month or two to get it indoors, heating on and dry it out It’s going to cost a grand a month to rent a unit, plus costs of haulage that would be an expensive solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Thats a bit shit Neil.... Hope ya get it sorted May be worth renting a workshop for a month or two to get it indoors, heating on and dry it out Thanks Steve, shit it is. I won’t know the extent for a few days so I’ll try not to stress it too much until then. If I have to go through insurance I will but I’d rather not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Thanks Steve, shit it is. I won’t know the extent for a few days so I’ll try not to stress it too much until then. If I have to go through insurance I will but I’d rather not. You always end up paying one way or another........ How long has it been leaking do ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, suzook12 said: You always end up paying one way or another........ How long has it been leaking do ya know? No, at least a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Possibly was like it when you bought it then, shame you can't prove it otherwise could probably clain agains tsurveyor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Possibly was like it when you bought it then, shame you can't prove it otherwise could probably clain agains tsurveyor He hasn’t been paid yet steve seeing as he did such a poor job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Pretty grim find there .......... as it has happened in two places, then I would suspect either poor filler or poor workmanship What is the estimated wallet damage in £K ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.