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  • Silvesco

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    Link to this post Posted: Jun 02, 2008 - 03:18 PM
    I was sailing with my buddy this weekend on his 80s hobie 16 and we pitch poled under a gust. The kicker is when the bows went under one hit bottom which stopped the boat violently if you can imagine.

    Problem is, it cracked the hull directly behind each support for the trampoline in all four corners. I am wondering if anyone has any insight on how to fix this. I have the basic knowledge as far as glassing a hull and sanding and shaping. But I was looking for advice on how to add or restore its structural integrity.

    The cracks are about 2-3 inches long from the support back
    Thank you for any and all help
    Chris

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  • DamonLinkous
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    Link to this post Posted: Jun 02, 2008 - 05:28 PM
    That must have been some pitchpole!

    Here's an article that gives a lot of detail about the area of your cracks. Shows how to remove the tramp frame to get to that area, might as well kill two birds with one stone and epoxy your pylons.

    http://www.thebeachcats.com/Article82.html

    Take lots of pictures and report back!

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