INVESTIGATOR 563

So, after three weeks unattended in the water, still leaking.
Two inches over the cabin floor.
Bilge pump not working.
More thought and Prosecco

Lessons learned so far, West System epoxy does not enjoy the company of a heat gun, Meranti when steamed too long pulls apart when bent, Cutting back the oxidised gel coat and applying wax gives you a sore neck, Prosecco relieves stress And As a fibreglasser I make a very good retiree. No photos as ...

Hi everyone, the proceedings so far, Pulled up the floor in the cabin, Cleaned down all the sides of the cavities either side of the dagger, 8mm marine ply eoxy resined all round and layed on the lower part of the cavities, Epoxy resined a small splayed edge around the side of the ply up against the...

Hmmmm!
A small screwdriver went straight through, easily.
Well done.
Off to the chandlery for some fibre glass and resin.

I think you have hit the problem on the head Greg. Half a cup of water in the portside cavity drains away in half an hour, I will test your advice after my morning coffee. Also I found a hairline vertical crack in the aft portside of the well at the rear of the cavity. A fibrelassing we go. TY very ...

Hi all, new member here, Virginia, from Rathmines Lake Macquarrie. We bought our lovely little Investigator about three months ago, sail number 60 "Rawa". We need some help. I have browsed all the topics here but can't find guidance. History. The boat suffered some minor damage in the big ...