Eric has recently been subject to major surgery, he had a serious case of submarinitus.this involved one minor and one major operation.
The hatch on the bow tank was replaced with a modern RWO one (the original was hydrophilic!), also the bulkhead was reinforced in way of the hatch opening to reduce the local flexing. The join between the deck and side hulls was also completely stitched up (I hope).
The major work was a lobotomy on the aft end of the tanks. These were removed aft of the thwart and replaced by buoyancy bags. All foam was removed from the forward part of the tank and a buoyancy bag stuffed inside this tank.
Rosie, Pat and Eric took to the water on sunday at Burghfield. I was thinking of asking Rosie to test the buoyancy after the race, but didn't need to. The morning capsize was a success ERIC FLOATED (Meds - there were witnesses) however they were unable to drain the boat out. on inspection ashore, it was found that the front hatch was only loosely in place. Just as well I had put a bow bag inside the tank as well. having sponged out the tank and tightened up the hatch, our intrepid trio set out again for the afternoon race. This time they sailed the boat dry (no alcohol) and finished the race. I am happy to get this patient signed off sick leave and back to work.
yours
General dogsbody and bottomless pit
ps not censored by Rosie
The hatch on the bow tank was replaced with a modern RWO one (the original was hydrophilic!), also the bulkhead was reinforced in way of the hatch opening to reduce the local flexing. The join between the deck and side hulls was also completely stitched up (I hope).
The major work was a lobotomy on the aft end of the tanks. These were removed aft of the thwart and replaced by buoyancy bags. All foam was removed from the forward part of the tank and a buoyancy bag stuffed inside this tank.
Rosie, Pat and Eric took to the water on sunday at Burghfield. I was thinking of asking Rosie to test the buoyancy after the race, but didn't need to. The morning capsize was a success ERIC FLOATED (Meds - there were witnesses) however they were unable to drain the boat out. on inspection ashore, it was found that the front hatch was only loosely in place. Just as well I had put a bow bag inside the tank as well. having sponged out the tank and tightened up the hatch, our intrepid trio set out again for the afternoon race. This time they sailed the boat dry (no alcohol) and finished the race. I am happy to get this patient signed off sick leave and back to work.
yours
General dogsbody and bottomless pit
ps not censored by Rosie