the draining system on the boat was designed after the Titanic. Waterproof
compartments, fill one and then the next. We drilled holes between the
lateral stringers allowing the water to drain. We also have two other
inspection ports to allow us to check for water. One is in the rear of the
boat under the ladder and the other is in the head. Then we add a
dehumidifier cost of 125.00 bucks from Costco on line.
The wide load bearing stringers that go from port to starboard are just wood covered with fiberglass. Add fresh rainwater and you have a dry rot problem. We have limber holes going thru these beams and that provides easy access to the fresh wood. I think it is important to keep the boat dry for strength of the hull and to reduce weight
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-santana3030@sailpix.com
[mailto:owner-santana3030@sailpix.com]On Behalf Of Steve Hutchinson
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 11:44 AM
To: 'Godfirnon,Dennis R'; 'santana3030@sailpix.com'
Subject: RE: Void areas between pan and hull
I poked around last night with my mini-mag and couldn't find a path for the area to drain. It looked to me like there's a full height transverse web that would block water from running forward into the sump. There are also no limber holes like the ones that drain the settees into the sump from the sides. If I am right (and I hope I'm not) these voids could hold a significant amount of water weight. Perhaps some exploratory drilling is in order...
Steve <<s30-30_interior.bmp>> Received on Fri Dec 7 10:49:57 2001