Beware of rocks!

[Paul H (admin)]

After returning from a windy Cobnor DCA rally I noticed water dripping on the concrete drive at home.

Closer inspection revealed a 30mm long crack in the hull, in the starboard lower panel, approximately midships where I sleep. We were anchoring higher up the beach for protection from the storms - I expect she settled on a rock in the falling tide and the pounding waves and/or my weight punctured the hull:



Lifting the bunk panel revealed half a bowl of salty water, which I mopped up with a sponge:



Most of the damage is internal, the ply layers have sheared open:




I think the best plan is to let it dry naturally, then chip away the broken layers enough to allow epoxy to soak in. I'll laminate another plank of 9mm to strengthen the 6mm panel. In hindsight the flatter part of the lower panels could have been 9mm when built, only the first metre needed to be 6mm where they twist 90 degrees towards the bow.


-Paul

[Timmo]

Ouch!

But at least you didn’t sink at your mooring.

Will be stronger and safer after the repair though.

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On 2 Sep 2020, at 17:39, Paul (admin) [via UK HBBR Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

After returning from a windy Cobnor DCA rally I noticed water dripping on the concrete drive at home.

Closer inspection revealed a 30mm long crack in the hull, in the starboard lower panel, approximately midships where I sleep. We were anchoring higher up the beach for protection from the storms - I expect she settled on a rock in the falling tide and the pounding waves and/or my weight punctured the hull:



Lifting the bunk panel revealed half a bowl of salty water, which I mopped up with a sponge:



Most of the damage is internal, the ply layers have sheared open:




I think the best plan is to let it dry naturally, then chip away the broken layers enough to allow epoxy to soak in. I'll laminate another plank of 9mm to strengthen the 6mm panel. In hindsight the flatter part of the lower panels could have been 9mm when built, only the first metre needed to be 6mm where they twist 90 degrees towards the bow.


-Paul

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[Port-Na-Storm]

You have to watch out for those Cobnor Rocks.

Its a much better Idea to park on the grass.



So soft it rocks you to sleep.

[Paul H (admin)]

Yes that's me, me in the corner, losing my religion.

Leaving Dell Quay at high tide, a squall blew up with F5 gusts; with water getting close to the gunnels, I aimed for the beach to shelter a while. But a massive gust blew her onto the grassy knoll. A weather god conspiracy I'm sure.

Blink and the tide drops - alarm set for 2.30am I managed to get her to deeper water. Oh what fun we had, But at the time it seemed so bad.

Paul

PS A sand bank is another soft option

[Port-Na-Storm]

No mention of International Rescue who instigated a Rapid Response to deliver your outboard which had been conveniently left behind your tent.

Service charge, one pint of IPA and a bowl of chips. 😎

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---- Paul (admin) [via UK HBBR Forum] wrote ----

Yes that's me, me in the corner, losing my religion.

Leaving Dell Quay at high tide, a squall blew up with F5 gusts; with water getting close to the gunnels, I aimed for the beach to shelter a while. But a massive gust blew her onto the grassy knoll. A weather god conspiracy I'm sure.

Blink and the tide drops - alarm set for 2.30am I managed to get her to deeper water. Oh what fun we had, But at the time it seemed so bad.

Paul

PS A sand bank is another soft option

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[Paul H (admin)]

I must thank Graham for popping round to Dell Quay with my outboard and essential drugs.

He was driving Thunderbird 6, red with a nice set of alloys.