Grounded
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Just prior to grounding and refloating it may rub against the sandy bottom causing some of the bottom paint to peel off but do not anticipate any structural damage unless it happens to find a large rock or hard object.
I've always wondered if the boat might settle on the anchor or mooring. The boat in the photo looks to have settled parallel to the shore, so perhaps any orientation/location is possible? I would hope for a rock-free soft bottom so the exposed centerboard (several inches?) would press down into the sand/muck and let the weight be distributed on the hull, not the centerboard.
Our boat got washed up onshore this past fall, it was basically floating in 6" of water, when we refloated it again I pumped the ballast tank empty to make her a lighter, removed the rudder and motor. We hooked up a big power boat and drug her back into deep water.
Nothing got hurt with the keel and underneath. Just some scrapes and bruises on the hull from another boat rubbing against mine.
Nothing got hurt with the keel and underneath. Just some scrapes and bruises on the hull from another boat rubbing against mine.
I would like to comment on the photos. First, Karyon did what I would have done being careful when pulling off. As for the photo of the H 26 sitting in the sand, there will be some give in the muck but what is happening the centerboard is being pressed up into the centerboard housing on the hull and could create issues with that portion of the hull and worse if on rocks, debri and so forth. I can tell you it is not easy repairing that portion of the hull even in a sling or travel lift. That is one reason I was so very careful when a new boat came in to ensure the centerboard was not pressing against the inside of the centerboard housing by raising the supports/bunk boards. Food for thought.
Hi @Karyon
I'd love to hear details of how you did that. I've been thinking it would be great if there was a way to install a bilge pump (hand operated) in the ballast tank for those time you want to cross over a sand bar. I like to spend a week or two in the Pamlico Sound every summer and there are a lot of very isolated coves that have a shoal entrance.
rgranger,
I used one of these 12v diaphragm "pony" pump, just screw on a piece of garden hose to the uction end , stick it in the air vent hole of the ballast tank, then a piece of discharge hose towards the stern.
You can either power the pump with 2 battery clamps or a 12voly cigarette liter type plug. It took almost 3/4 of an hour to empty the ballast tank, and it worked great.
As anyone with on-board Air Conditioning knows. Usually to the detriment of their wallet.
... and you'll know when it starts to run dry, by the SCREAMING it makes! I use 110V versions of the same pump at my day job. They (mine at least) will self prime from 4' above the water, and they hold up well - although I only use them for fresh water applications.
Sorry, You are correct that little pump worked like a charm and yes when it runs dry it scream and the pump housing get pretty warm, just got to make sure that the impellor and housing is greased well.
Rgranger, Never cut into the ballast tank to install anything. It will create too many issues if that is what you were thinking. Karyon basically did what others have done. Thanks Jackdaw about the pump information.
Right.... I'm actually thinking of going in through the same area as the vent plug. I think what Karyon did is how I'd go ... but this is not high on my to-do list. First thing I need to do is replace my main sail. It is worthless
I question pumping out ballast tank as the boat will be very top heavy and unstable until refilled?
I live in South East Texas and primarily sail the Sabine lake or the ICW. No rocks here, just marsh muck and aligators. I'm sure resting on the keel could cause problems. I have a camp off the ICW on the Boliver peninsula with a pier. When the wind is blowing hard out of the north the tide drops very low at my pier. When this happens the boat would be sitting in very soft mud! I would like to take her there but haven't for fear of damage! Anyhow, thanks for the comments!
