Mjallen37
New Member
Hi everyone, Mike here. I recently purchased a used Sunfish, and while most items seem to be in good order, the hull was very waterlogged. I am in the process of adding 2 inspection ports and a PC blower fan, and it is slowly drying. While I had the stern vent hole cut open I stuck my phone down there and saw what looked to be strips of material in the back corner. Can anyone tell me what that is, and if it needs attention?
Also, I am planning to finish sealing the inspection port flanges to the hull tomorrow, and I am struggling with finding a technique to get the nylock nuts on to the bolt ends without dropping them in the process. I wanted to test the attach before I started applying sealant, and I dropped 2 already. I’m concerned the sealant will thicken and dry up before I can get all 6 nuts on. . I was thinking of putting something sticky on my fingertip to hold the nut slightly while I lower my hand into the port and feel around for the bolt. Anyone have a method that works for them to share?
Thanks,
Mike
Also, I am planning to finish sealing the inspection port flanges to the hull tomorrow, and I am struggling with finding a technique to get the nylock nuts on to the bolt ends without dropping them in the process. I wanted to test the attach before I started applying sealant, and I dropped 2 already. I’m concerned the sealant will thicken and dry up before I can get all 6 nuts on. . I was thinking of putting something sticky on my fingertip to hold the nut slightly while I lower my hand into the port and feel around for the bolt. Anyone have a method that works for them to share?
Thanks,
Mike