Gary
You are asking a very dificult question that has serious ramifications if somethinh happins, and I'm not trying to speak for anyone else ,but you have to get this fixed , It is not in a seaworthy condition but it has held, I't not getting better it can only get worse.My sugestions1) Secudual Haul out ASAP ( Make sure yard knows whats up!! )2) Try to get a friend in a power boat to follow you3) Slather on somemore stuff before the trip4) Support the Sea Strainer5) Triple up on bildge pumps6) Make sure engine is ready for the 15 mile run and more fuel then needed 7) Have wooden plugs aboardIf I dont mention safty gear someone will hammer me but I feel thats a givin "It's the Law" right.You will most likly be just fine but as stated above it has to be your decition to move it from the dock. The way I look at it is this. It has to be done. It can eather sit at the dock and sink without you getting wet. or it can sink with you attempting to move it with you on board. I personaly think it will make it just fine and I woud move it if it were my boat with the above conditions met, it's better then the alternative.
You are asking a very dificult question that has serious ramifications if somethinh happins, and I'm not trying to speak for anyone else ,but you have to get this fixed , It is not in a seaworthy condition but it has held, I't not getting better it can only get worse.My sugestions1) Secudual Haul out ASAP ( Make sure yard knows whats up!! )2) Try to get a friend in a power boat to follow you3) Slather on somemore stuff before the trip4) Support the Sea Strainer5) Triple up on bildge pumps6) Make sure engine is ready for the 15 mile run and more fuel then needed 7) Have wooden plugs aboardIf I dont mention safty gear someone will hammer me but I feel thats a givin "It's the Law" right.You will most likly be just fine but as stated above it has to be your decition to move it from the dock. The way I look at it is this. It has to be done. It can eather sit at the dock and sink without you getting wet. or it can sink with you attempting to move it with you on board. I personaly think it will make it just fine and I woud move it if it were my boat with the above conditions met, it's better then the alternative.