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Strakes -
bruser	#1  Posted on 05/07/09 - 6:20 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 82 Comments: 2 Joined: 09/22/08	Does anyone know if there is wood in the strakes of the hull on a 17" Montauk?, the hull has been upside down and when outdoors (in the sun) a small hole in the gelcoat at one of the strakes is weeping brown liquid (small dropletts). The liquid is salty ( the boat was from Maryland) and the hull did have some minor damage. I'm thinking I might drill into that area and see how much I can get to drain out? The stern was dry when I drilled in that area earlier. Just wondering if its worth the effort. Opinions?... Thanks
Phil T	#2  Posted on 05/07/09 - 8:55 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Bruser- There is no wood in the outside hull per se, only in the transom and for backing material. As you may know removing water from a whaler hull is difficult at best. Since the hull is bare, you might get it weighed to see if there is some water or a lot. A good faith effort is to drill some holes, let them drip till they almost stop and then seal them up. It is as good as it is going to get. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
bruser	#3  Posted on 05/07/09 - 9:22 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 82 Comments: 2 Joined: 09/22/08	Thanks Phil T. I was wondering because the water is "brown" I was thinking it might be leaching for an are of "wood" in the hull.