Leaking Hull help

[Scott T-Bird]

It does look like that circular repair in front of the gudgeon is possibly somebodies previous drain with a 1/2" bit.

 

[dlochner]

It does look like that circular repair in front of the gudgeon is possibly somebodies previous drain with a 1/2" bit.

It does look like an added hole, possibly to drain that area.

The zinc anode attached to the rudder shoe is useless if the boat is in freshwater. A sacrificial anode will protect the metal however in freshwater it should be magnesium. They are available at Boatzincs.com.

 

[bayfieldboater]

It does look like that circular repair in front of the gudgeon is possibly somebodies previous drain with a 1/2" bit.

I was thinking that too… thanks for your comment Scott T-Bird!!

 

[capta]

It would be nice wouldn’t it ! Only one way to learn.. thanks for your informative response ! I’m sorry to have alarmed you sir…

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