Push-tug San Pedro

By figtree7nts 43 entries 18 Jul 2016 — 16 Mar 2017
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Sad News

I had San Pedro in the bath a day ago, Just doing a seaworthiness test!
I think she was in the water for about 5hrs, needles to say she took on about 4oz of water!
I didn't realize until a day later when I picked her up to put her back in the water. I saw a water stain didn't pay to much attention to it. I went to turn on her running system. As you can imagine I had a look of dread, when I saw all that water and no pump to pump it out of the engine room...
I took the batteries out, they suffered no damage.
The electronics was pulled out and dried!
I left the superstructure off so the engine room can dry.
It will be a few weeks of drying, before I can try to access where the leak is coming from.😡😡😡
But I think it's all the weight she carries. 21lbs is quite a bit to carry!
Oh, well I'll figure it out later...😭😭😭
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Suspected Seam

Ok, I have found a suspected leaky seam, But i'm not sure if this is where the water is coming in from yet!
I do know this seam is below the waterline! going to have to seal it some how!
What procedure should I use any advice is welcomed...
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Push-tug San Pedro

I have found a piece of plastic that came from the transom!
it's the right size for the stern area which I believe is leaking!
The seam looks as if it's separating, so maybe I'll reinforce the seam!
As you can see from the picture on the right.
The seam is slowly starting to separate.😡😭
What a shame I haven't even taken it to the pond yet!

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