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Last weekend a 23' boat with several people aboard sank about 10 miles offshore; they jumped on to another boat and everyone was OK.
Probably a broken through-hull or maybe forgot the plug.
In the discussion on the other forum someone said
<<<I keep one of these velcroed to the hull down in the bilge of my boat. They are very inexpensive especially considering that it could save your boat and the lives of your passengers. You will know almost instantly if you forgot your plug or if you have some other water leak.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...1#.UEqkTo2PWgY
>>>
And I added this:
there is also the stuff that's like a jar of peanut butter that will stop leaks and can be stuffed into any hole, even while water is coming in. Can't recall the name.
Rescue tape is a silicon tape that seals to itself that can wrap a leaking hose or small fitting--also heat and petrol proof.
What you forget when sinking: the water pressure at the leak will seal the leak.
How to make it work: The easiest is at a missing plug. stick a sandwich bag across the OUTSIDE of the hole and it is plugged until you can pump out and get a better fix (like radio me--I have a half dozen plugs all over the boat, tool boxes, cars, etc even though I don't take mine out!). or start carrying extras yourself.
For a broken through-hull or other hole in the boat, use the same techique. On a sailboat, you take a sail, slide it under the hull to where it covers the hole. Use ropes if needed and have one guy on each rail work it back or forward until it's in place. No sails on board? A tarp, garbage bag, console cover, space blanket, rain coat, even a cushion will work. Warm weather, jump in; cold weather, use the ropes. Plan ahead and practice. Consider carrying an Army poncho (since it has grommets) or small tarp for this as well as emergency shelter.
Probably a broken through-hull or maybe forgot the plug.
In the discussion on the other forum someone said
<<<I keep one of these velcroed to the hull down in the bilge of my boat. They are very inexpensive especially considering that it could save your boat and the lives of your passengers. You will know almost instantly if you forgot your plug or if you have some other water leak.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...1#.UEqkTo2PWgY
>>>
And I added this:
there is also the stuff that's like a jar of peanut butter that will stop leaks and can be stuffed into any hole, even while water is coming in. Can't recall the name.
Rescue tape is a silicon tape that seals to itself that can wrap a leaking hose or small fitting--also heat and petrol proof.
What you forget when sinking: the water pressure at the leak will seal the leak.
How to make it work: The easiest is at a missing plug. stick a sandwich bag across the OUTSIDE of the hole and it is plugged until you can pump out and get a better fix (like radio me--I have a half dozen plugs all over the boat, tool boxes, cars, etc even though I don't take mine out!). or start carrying extras yourself.
For a broken through-hull or other hole in the boat, use the same techique. On a sailboat, you take a sail, slide it under the hull to where it covers the hole. Use ropes if needed and have one guy on each rail work it back or forward until it's in place. No sails on board? A tarp, garbage bag, console cover, space blanket, rain coat, even a cushion will work. Warm weather, jump in; cold weather, use the ropes. Plan ahead and practice. Consider carrying an Army poncho (since it has grommets) or small tarp for this as well as emergency shelter.
