Sc15 hull repair
Posted: May 31st, 2018, 1:35 pm
I have an early SuperCat 15 "Hilfy" that was given to me in 2016 by a member of this forum, Laz. I spent that winter reglassing the bottom of the port hull, and adding some stringers inside where it was starting to wrinkle just forward of the main beam. 2017 saw great sailing here at the head of the Chesapeake. Last week she was hit by a J24 trailer while parked at the marina. There is a crack on the centerline of the starboard hull extending forward from the bridle attachment plate, around the bow and under the boat about a foot past the bridle plate. Today I launched her, and she is taking on water through this crack.
I am hoping somebody here can help me with some information, because this is a much higher load area than the bottom of the hull where I fixed a split seam on the other hull. How is the hull joint constructed at the bow? How far back from the bow is the forward bulkhead, so I can find the best spot to drill for an access port?
Alternately, does anyone know where I could find another hull, or a parts boat for sale on the east coast?
I have found a lot of useful information on here since I have been working on this boat, and I am hoping someone can help so I am not going into this completely blind.
Thanks!
I am hoping somebody here can help me with some information, because this is a much higher load area than the bottom of the hull where I fixed a split seam on the other hull. How is the hull joint constructed at the bow? How far back from the bow is the forward bulkhead, so I can find the best spot to drill for an access port?
Alternately, does anyone know where I could find another hull, or a parts boat for sale on the east coast?
I have found a lot of useful information on here since I have been working on this boat, and I am hoping someone can help so I am not going into this completely blind.
Thanks!