I need some help. I searched the archive and could not find anything, not sure if I was searching for the right thing. I have a 1971 Ericson 29 and went up to the boat yesterday to do some cleaning and just getting ready for the launch which is scheduled for next weekend. As I am there I find that the aft port stand has pushed in the hull some. No evidence of cracking or damage, just pushed in an inch or two. I called the yard who put it up and they said they would check it out. They will get back to me if they find any problems. What should I look for? How bad is this? Should it pop back out again and all is well? Any info would be appreciated.
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May be fine after a day or three.
Hi Tim, no expert here, however have read a lot of posts that talk about the rollers and bunks on trailers leaving impression and after a few days off the trailer the impression is gone. Hope that helps. Jack
Hi Tim, no expert here, however have read a lot of posts that talk about the rollers and bunks on trailers leaving impression and after a few days off the trailer the impression is gone. Hope that helps. Jack
Worst Case
The stands may have been placed where you had stringer attachments to the hull. If the stringers were weak or rotten it may have allowed the hull to warp. It may straighten itself out but if the stringers are damaged or rotten they need to be fixed before launch. The stringer system is what gives the hull strength and if they are weakened or broken it could cause serious problems on the water. Your yard should be able to determine is this is the case.
The stands may have been placed where you had stringer attachments to the hull. If the stringers were weak or rotten it may have allowed the hull to warp. It may straighten itself out but if the stringers are damaged or rotten they need to be fixed before launch. The stringer system is what gives the hull strength and if they are weakened or broken it could cause serious problems on the water. Your yard should be able to determine is this is the case.
happened to me twice
Once on the aft port and once on the forward starboard stands. The aft port one was corrected immediatly by adjusting the stand but the foreward starboard one was like that for quite a while. Both have disappeared without a trace and have left no sign of damage. Fibreglass is a very resilient material(elastic), so it can be deformed to a moderate degree without damage.
Once on the aft port and once on the forward starboard stands. The aft port one was corrected immediatly by adjusting the stand but the foreward starboard one was like that for quite a while. Both have disappeared without a trace and have left no sign of damage. Fibreglass is a very resilient material(elastic), so it can be deformed to a moderate degree without damage.
Probably OK
That boat is well built and there's no chopper gun glass in it. They should brace it under strong spots (bulkheads), but I have seen lots of boats that have oilcanned out of the water, then reverted to the original shape when they were put back in. Can you get a look at the inside of the hull in that location?
That boat is well built and there's no chopper gun glass in it. They should brace it under strong spots (bulkheads), but I have seen lots of boats that have oilcanned out of the water, then reverted to the original shape when they were put back in. Can you get a look at the inside of the hull in that location?
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Thanks everyone, I love this forum. No where else can you drop a question and get such qualified responses so quickly. You have put my mind at ease, the answer I was hoping to hear.
Thanks everyone, I love this forum. No where else can you drop a question and get such qualified responses so quickly. You have put my mind at ease, the answer I was hoping to hear.
happened with my cradle
Happend once with my cradle. Luckily the pad supports are adjustable (threaded shafts with a large nut) I just adjusted out the "dent" under the pad and all was well. Keep in mind all of the weight is on the keel. The jack stands or cradle supports basically keep the boat from falling over and don't bear too much weight. I wouldn't worry about it. The hull should "pop" right back out once the load is removed. You have a solidly built boat and I gotta believe that the stress loads from pounding into waves are far worse than the pressure from a storage pad. Don't worry, be happy.
Happend once with my cradle. Luckily the pad supports are adjustable (threaded shafts with a large nut) I just adjusted out the "dent" under the pad and all was well. Keep in mind all of the weight is on the keel. The jack stands or cradle supports basically keep the boat from falling over and don't bear too much weight. I wouldn't worry about it. The hull should "pop" right back out once the load is removed. You have a solidly built boat and I gotta believe that the stress loads from pounding into waves are far worse than the pressure from a storage pad. Don't worry, be happy.
This happend to me because of faulty blocking
My yard used a piece of plywood under the aft edge of the keel. During the winter it crushed and allowed the boat to settle. The jackstands held fast and pushed into the hull. Had surface cracking but no internal damage. The yard made good promply on their error and repaired the two areas at no cost. My insurance surveyer was all over them like a pack of wolves on a sheep. He was satisfied with the quality of the work and that there was no serious damage. The yard no longer uses any plywood......
My yard used a piece of plywood under the aft edge of the keel. During the winter it crushed and allowed the boat to settle. The jackstands held fast and pushed into the hull. Had surface cracking but no internal damage. The yard made good promply on their error and repaired the two areas at no cost. My insurance surveyer was all over them like a pack of wolves on a sheep. He was satisfied with the quality of the work and that there was no serious damage. The yard no longer uses any plywood......
Tim, please let us know what happens?
Hi Tim, please let us know what happens once it goes in the water. My guess is that after a day or so it will be not as noticeable, and after a few days it will be gone. Please let us know later? Thanks Jack
Hi Tim, please let us know what happens once it goes in the water. My guess is that after a day or so it will be not as noticeable, and after a few days it will be gone. Please let us know later? Thanks Jack
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