I recently bought a 2000 sunfish. When I looked at her prior to the sail it seemed water free - I could not hear any water in the hull.
After I got her home I discovered some water. I installed an inspection port aft of the combing and bailed about 2 qts of water.
I did a soap test and found a small leak and minor damage in the daggerboard trunk - I plan to repair it mostly from the outside and with some glass on the inside.
After several rounds of a Small reusable Dehumidifier Moisture Absorber, I weighed her and she is 137lbs.
Since the garage she is stored in is fairly humid, My plan now is to put a 2nd port in the stern and blow dehumidified air through the boat.
I'll rig up some cardboard ductwork from a portable dehumidifier. Has anyone tried that approach - will it be fast? Due to issues with my HOA,I can not leave the boat outside.
My plan is to make this my frostbiting boat - for the last few years I have been frostbiting in a Laser at Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank NJ..
If anyone is interested is sailing there please let me know.
Thanks
Andy Zangle
After I got her home I discovered some water. I installed an inspection port aft of the combing and bailed about 2 qts of water.
I did a soap test and found a small leak and minor damage in the daggerboard trunk - I plan to repair it mostly from the outside and with some glass on the inside.
After several rounds of a Small reusable Dehumidifier Moisture Absorber, I weighed her and she is 137lbs.
Since the garage she is stored in is fairly humid, My plan now is to put a 2nd port in the stern and blow dehumidified air through the boat.
I'll rig up some cardboard ductwork from a portable dehumidifier. Has anyone tried that approach - will it be fast? Due to issues with my HOA,I can not leave the boat outside.
My plan is to make this my frostbiting boat - for the last few years I have been frostbiting in a Laser at Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank NJ..
If anyone is interested is sailing there please let me know.
Thanks
Andy Zangle