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SHADLOCK posted 07-17-2007 08:18 AM ET (US)
I think the hull [of my Boston Whaler SQUALL] is water logged. I recently purchased an old Boston Whaler SQUALL on a trailer. I was so excited about the purchase, I really did not check the hull, most likely I would have purchased it anyway. What can I do to dry out the core material of the hull? The hull is pretty heavy. I put a moisture meter to it, a lot of wet areas, but not all.
Any suggests would be most appreciated. Thanks.
jimh posted 07-17-2007 09:04 AM ET (US)
This is a frequently asked question. See:
Q3: Is There Water In My Hull?
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q3
jimh posted 07-17-2007 09:06 AM ET (US)
Also see:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage67.html
jimp posted 07-17-2007 10:51 AM ET (US)
Shadlock -
For starters, weigh the Squall. As JimH points out, look at my Squall on Cetacea page 67.
She currently weighs in at 293 pounds.
April 2002 = 484 lbs.
August 2002 = 440 lbs.
April 2003 = 400 lbs.
April 2004 = 325 lbs.
April 2005 = 325 lbs.
May 2006 = 304 lbs.
Bow = 151 lbs.
Stern = 153 lbs.
June 24, 2007 Bow 145
Stern 148
293 pounds
She should be ready to go in another decade... maybe.
JimP
Tohsgib posted 07-17-2007 12:47 PM ET (US)
I can't believe it has been that long with the "mailbox". My 69 is light and around 125lbs or so. How can a 9' boat hold 350lbs of water, that is like 45 gals.
cgodfrey posted 07-17-2007 02:57 PM ET (US)
I think it's time to take drastic measures with the S.S. Mailbox.
I think you should let a local highschool physics class attempt to centrifuge the last few gallons of water out of it.
contender posted 07-17-2007 10:07 PM ET (US)
Stand it on end, drill some holes at the other wrap in black plastic, and let gravity and heat take care of it.
17 bodega posted 07-18-2007 01:20 AM ET (US)
Jimp,
I think your boat needs a little drive to Tucson AZ to accelerate your project. She'd be dry in one season...but then again would that closed cell foam trap the water? Your timeline is very interesting.
jimp posted 07-18-2007 10:54 AM ET (US)
Needs lots of heat for a long time!
cgodfrey posted 01-02-2008 08:19 PM ET (US)
JimP,
It's been 6 months, how's the Mailbox doin?
CG
jimp posted 01-05-2008 03:16 PM ET (US)
cg -
No plans to reweigh until April/May.
JimP
cgodfrey posted 01-05-2008 03:51 PM ET (US)
An odd story with perpetually delayed gratification based on physics.
You can't blame me for being an impatient geek. I'll do my best :-)

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Author	Topic: SQUALL: Waterlogged Hull
SHADLOCK	posted 07-17-2007 08:18 AM ET (US) I think the hull [of my Boston Whaler SQUALL] is water logged. I recently purchased an old Boston Whaler SQUALL on a trailer. I was so excited about the purchase, I really did not check the hull, most likely I would have purchased it anyway. What can I do to dry out the core material of the hull? The hull is pretty heavy. I put a moisture meter to it, a lot of wet areas, but not all. Any suggests would be most appreciated. Thanks.
jimh	posted 07-17-2007 09:04 AM ET (US) This is a frequently asked question. See: Q3: Is There Water In My Hull? http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q3
jimh	posted 07-17-2007 09:06 AM ET (US) Also see: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage67.html
jimp	posted 07-17-2007 10:51 AM ET (US) Shadlock - For starters, weigh the Squall. As JimH points out, look at my Squall on Cetacea page 67. She currently weighs in at 293 pounds. April 2002 = 484 lbs. August 2002 = 440 lbs. April 2003 = 400 lbs. April 2004 = 325 lbs. April 2005 = 325 lbs. May 2006 = 304 lbs. Bow = 151 lbs. Stern = 153 lbs. June 24, 2007 Bow 145 Stern 148 293 pounds She should be ready to go in another decade... maybe. JimP
Tohsgib	posted 07-17-2007 12:47 PM ET (US) I can't believe it has been that long with the "mailbox". My 69 is light and around 125lbs or so. How can a 9' boat hold 350lbs of water, that is like 45 gals.
cgodfrey	posted 07-17-2007 02:57 PM ET (US) I think it's time to take drastic measures with the S.S. Mailbox. I think you should let a local highschool physics class attempt to centrifuge the last few gallons of water out of it.
contender	posted 07-17-2007 10:07 PM ET (US) Stand it on end, drill some holes at the other wrap in black plastic, and let gravity and heat take care of it.
17 bodega	posted 07-18-2007 01:20 AM ET (US) Jimp, I think your boat needs a little drive to Tucson AZ to accelerate your project. She'd be dry in one season...but then again would that closed cell foam trap the water? Your timeline is very interesting.
jimp	posted 07-18-2007 10:54 AM ET (US) Needs lots of heat for a long time!
cgodfrey	posted 01-02-2008 08:19 PM ET (US) JimP, It's been 6 months, how's the Mailbox doin? CG
jimp	posted 01-05-2008 03:16 PM ET (US) cg - No plans to reweigh until April/May. JimP
cgodfrey	posted 01-05-2008 03:51 PM ET (US) An odd story with perpetually delayed gratification based on physics. You can't blame me for being an impatient geek. I'll do my best :-)