[quote=Venora]You ordeal sounds horrible, but i guess its good to have those experiences (i've had plenty myself) and it makes for great stories and learning expeirences.
[quote]After we regoup I'm secretely relieved to have faced my big fear...we flipped the boat and no worse for the wear...and it was kind of fun. [/quote]
I felt the same exact way!
[quote]A boat stopped by and hooked on, but only dragged us closer to shore and the sail/mast went further under water until touching bottom or lake. [/quote]
My worst fear when flipping a catamaran! sounds like you could use a mast float... you can make a homemade one for pretty cheap.
[quote]I had my first real good look at the bottom of the hulls and think I know where the leak is coming from (soft spots and cracking).[/quote]
I am not too familiar with the nacras but a very common place to leak on some other boats is in the seam between the deck and lower hull. (your's might be all one peice) If it's not leaking too much when its upright but it took on a lot of water when it was on it's side its a safe bet your problem is above the water line. To find the leaks you can take a shop vac, put the hose on the outlet side (so it blows air) and have someone hold it up to the drain plug hole. Take soapy water and spray it around the suspected leak areas and then look for bubbles. Some silicone may seal it enough to get you through the season.
Good Luck![/quote]
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