cat scratch fever Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Ok, i've had a search through previous topics and can't (at this stage) find any reference to this. Whilst repairing my inspection port i noticed that there is a tube that appears to run from the cross beam down through the hull (storage) and out in to the inner side of the hull. It does not look factory fitted, as the glass is cracked where the pipe runs in and out and i'm concerned that it is allowing water in. Iwas going to seal it and remove the pipe, though until i'm sure thought i'd ask you lot !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humungus Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 As far as I know it allows the hulls to breave so don't block it of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat scratch fever Posted May 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Mmm, it looks like it's a home made bodge of a job. Anyone else know, as previously mentioned it certainly does not look factory fitted Anyway cheers so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 i have the same on my boat but is dun properly and this is for lettin the hulls breath and mine doesnt take in water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 the tube is to let the hulls breath and although they generally look home fitted.. thats how they come from the factory. I prefer to block them off (remove and fill) and let the hulls breath via a small hole in the middle of the inspection caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjie Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Hi cat scratch, I wondered the same thing about my boat and asked a guy at Kurnell sailing club. his boat didnt have it so i yhink it was on some of the original boats, fitted a bit roughly and was to allow the hulls to breath. My old wave ski used to fill with a lot of air pressure after being out on water a few hours, just released the air cap to release. do the same with the hull caps and sail on. honestly i think the idea was a load of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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