I've been reporting on my Squall every year since 2002. You can check the archives for more info.
It is till drying out. Aafter 20 years has lost 325-lbs! She started as a 1968 rowing model in Juneau, was dragged up and down the beach many times, and finally hung up as a mailbox. I bought her in 2002 with hopes of--something. Actually, this is slower than watching paint dry.
JimP
Alaskan Squall still drying out
Alaskan Squall still drying out
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Re: Alaskan Squall still drying out
If the drying out is a little too successful, you could always try this: https://smp.uq.edu.au/pitch-drop-experiment
Now that's real experimental dedication!
The late Professor John Mainstone became the experiment's second custodian in 1961. He looked after the experiment for 52 years but, like his predecessor Professor Parnell, he passed away before seeing a drop fall.
Now that's real experimental dedication!
2003 160 Dauntless Golden Daze
Re: Alaskan Squall still drying out
And I've had people argue that Whalers don't absorb water.
There are plenty of 13 and 17 Whalers around me that are very heavy with significant water absorbed into the foam. The most common fail point is the brass drain tube that corrodes out in salt water.
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There are plenty of 13 and 17 Whalers around me that are very heavy with significant water absorbed into the foam. The most common fail point is the brass drain tube that corrodes out in salt water.
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Re: Alaskan Squall still drying out
Would the drying process be accelerated if the hull was protected from freezing during the Winter? It's possible much of the ice would sublimate over the Winter if it was exposed but I believe it would have to be exposed to the atmosphere.
Butch
Re: Alaskan Squall still drying out
The Squall went through many years of freeze/thaw cycles until I got her in 2002. Since then (20 years) she's sat between the boiler and hot water heater.
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You get the "relentless award"
Good for you.
Good for you.
1992 Outrage 17
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2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
Re: Alaskan Squall still drying out
Good one Phil. Maybe her new name should be "Relentless"!
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Re: Alaskan Squall still drying out
Your Boston Whaler Squall is rapidly approaching the desired original dry weight of 125 pounds.
It reminds me of a friend that said that she was trying to get back to her original weight of 6 pounds 3 ounces.
Good luck
Bill
It reminds me of a friend that said that she was trying to get back to her original weight of 6 pounds 3 ounces.
Good luck
Bill
Re: Alaskan Squall still drying out
Wavehopper wrote:Your Boston Whaler Squall is rapidly approaching the desired original dry weight of 125 pounds.
It reminds me of a friend that said that she was trying to get back to her original weight of 6 pounds 3 ounces.
Good luck
Bill
"Rapidly"? Maybe relative to the age of the universe, but 22 years is far longer than the average person owns a specific model boat.
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