So we could properly trace back and fix the leak, Falanda was craned out of the water at Trouts boatyard in Topsham.
We noticed the water was coming in from behind one of the frames in the bilges (where it had become a bit loose), and once out, we discovered it was as simple as a small screw snapping inside the wood. Water could then come in through that hole. So dad helped me dig it out, we put a dowel into the hole with some expanding glue, and sica-flex. We then put in 2 longer screws directly beneath the old one, and a couple on the other side of the hull.
We also noticed a small crack outside the bulkhead on the starboard side, I think it's bit from the pressure, as the bulkhead doesn't look to be put in properly, but also because of the bad supports whilst it was out of the water for 10 years.
We just made up a patch, screwed it on, and put on some more antifoul. We also put in a new rib alongside the bulkhead for extra support.
Falanda is now back on the river and ready for a sail!
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| Trouts craning Falanda out |
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| Small crack in some boards on the starboard side - where the bulkhead is - from pressure, and bad supports whilst out of the water for 10 years. |
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| Touching up the antifoul at Trouts |
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| Lifting back into the water at Trouts boatyard |
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| Patch screwed on - oak |
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| ANtifouled - with salmon (not pink) |
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