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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 15' Whaler Anchor locker indent question

Posted by Kayaken on 06/10/18 - 2:11 PM

So I've started working on the interior of my 15' whaler. The anchor locker has a round indent on the floor (looks like a bucket used to rest in the indent). Is this normal or was this developed over time? If so, should I overlay fiberglass to the indent in an attempt to level the area flat?

Thanks!
Kenhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/Asy3vZyPGSB...PGSBt9NZf9

Edited by Kayaken on 06/10/18 - 3:04 PM

Posted by Walt Krafft on 06/10/18 - 5:21 PM

That is the normal look of where the foam was added to the hull at the factory.

Posted by Kayaken on 06/10/18 - 5:24 PM

Thanks. So that circle is about a 1/2 centimeter deep and I would assume water could pool in that spot. Would that be an issue? As I'm doing a full restore with epoxy repairs, is it worth leveling it off so water moves from that spot down the drain tube?

Posted by Phil T on 06/11/18 - 7:27 AM

That is the sprue hole.

They used that to pour in the foam and allowed the excess foam to escape the hull cavity during fabrication.

Posted by Kayaken on 06/11/18 - 7:54 AM

Thanks. Looks like it isn't necessary then to overlay more fiberglass and fill it up correct?

Posted by guitarfish on 08/09/18 - 1:19 PM

I would think just check after a trip, mop up any water with a small towel.

Sorry, didn't notice, this thread is a couple month's old.

Edited by guitarfish on 08/09/18 - 1:21 PM