[Public-list] depression in hull

[Gordon Laco]

I agree with George -

As Popeye said "it is what it is" err, or something like that...

Gord







> Brian,
> 
> Check the knees where the chainplates are attached.  On some boats,
> these were not quite flush with the underside of the deck, and as the
> tension closes the gap, it pulls in on the side of the hull.  If this is
> a small gap, I don't think it's cause for worry.  Much more serious
> problems include the knees pulling free from the hull, or rotting
> internally from water infiltration.
> 
> I don't think that a beam problem would create any such symptoms.  Beam
> issues are usually noticed by the head door not closing.
> 
> - George
> 
> Brian Hofler wrote:
>> While working on Putachieside (#496) recently I noticed a depression in the
>> hull mid-ships near the chain plates. The depression (indentation) seemed to
>> be greater on the starboard side than the port. Last year I did a major
>> refit that included increasing the size of the chain plate bolts as
>> described in previous postings on this site. During the refit I did not
>> notice the indentations which are located at the hull / deck joint. I am
>> concerned that perhaps the mast compression beam and / or the bulkhead have
>> weakened thus causing the hull to flex in this area and collapse slightly. I
>> have checked the maintenance guides and cannot find any direct comments on
>> this phenomenon. If anyone has had a similar experience with this issue I
>> would appreciate your comments / solutions.


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