J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Core Damage Tip

I am enclosing a photo taken from Rampage recently. The exhaust cracked in the past and allowed water to penetrate into the back starboard side of the transom.



Oddly enough, there is no barrier at the bottom of the hull, so water was allowed to leak into the core. Note: the failed balsa at the point of the exhaust.

It is recommended to address this issue if you notice blisters on the backside of the hull or a noticed crack around the exhaust.

I have replaced the compromised balsa, vacuumed bagged the hull and allowed to dry. These repairs effectively saved the J/30. The hull is now dry and all points of water penetration have been sealed. I recommend resealing the through hulls and chain plates semi-annually.

I'll provide a photo soon, she looks like new now.

Cheers,
David Erwin




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