Ribcraft - hull water ingression

slepwaker · 08 December 2009, 13:59

Hey guys, I have a Ribcraft 9.0. Recently, I have noticed that the it is getting heavier as shown on the crane and it is getting sluggish in water. There is a high chance that water has managed to find its way into the hull core. Any idea how to get rid of the water?

Steve_B · 08 December 2009, 14:06

Call Ribcraft and speak to them, always very helpful.

Maximus · 08 December 2009, 15:28

Not sure about the 9m but would imagine it may have the same system as mine i.e a small Bronze screw bung which is located in the in the front of the bilge. Just open it [short flat end,run the Rib with the pump on,it'll soon empty!f you do much rough weather Ribbing [and as a consequence] flood the deck from time to time! water can ingress via the cable duct,even though it is raised.Or if you keep it on a mooring make sure your auto bilge pump is working well.Hope this may be of help.

Mollers · 08 December 2009, 17:39

You could try chopping it in on an Osprey. They're so dry between the skins you could keep your valuables in there.

Kernow Buoy · 08 December 2009, 17:44

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You could try chopping it in on an Osprey. They're so dry between the skins you could keep your valuables in there.

Unless the barn develops a hole in the roof!

Mollers · 08 December 2009, 18:25

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Unless the barn develops a hole in the roof!

Hello! Has someone just crossed a bridge nr. St. Austell?

Maximus · 08 December 2009, 18:27

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Unless the barn develops a hole in the roof!

Mollers · 08 December 2009, 18:33

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Newcomers won't get that one Kerns.

Still laughing though.

Rogue Wave · 08 December 2009, 22:12

I had a lot of trouble with a 7.8 I used to manage the ingress was through the deck mountings of the a frame

The Grocer · 09 December 2009, 00:12

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Originally Posted by slepwaker

Hey guys, I have a Ribcraft 9.0. Recently, I have noticed that the it is getting heavier as shown on the crane and it is getting sluggish in water. There is a high chance that water has managed to find its way into the hull core. Any idea how to get rid of the water?

Isn't it fun when you push the throttles forward and end up pointing at Mars?

Things to check: the gaskets on the three screw-in bungs on the transom for perishing or being over-tightened (or missing!); if you've got any deck hatches, the gaskets on these for crumbling or getting damaged. Any ducts (even the shrouded ones) will let some water in - but not much usually.

As for removing the water - bilge pump and extra hose, or wife and a bucket.

I hope you didn't mean the water was actually in the skin of the hull - if so you've got a real problem, for which the solution could be drastic

slepwaker · 09 December 2009, 05:35

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Isn't it fun when you push the throttles forward and end up pointing at Mars?

Things to check: the gaskets on the three screw-in bungs on the transom for perishing or being over-tightened (or missing!); if you've got any deck hatches, the gaskets on these for crumbling or getting damaged. Any ducts (even the shrouded ones) will let some water in - but not much usually.

As for removing the water - bilge pump and extra hose, or wife and a bucket.

I hope you didn't mean the water was actually in the skin of the hull - if so you've got a real problem, for which the solution could be drastic

Sadly, I am referring to water getting in through the skin of the hull and stay within the hull.

and I can't seem to find any information on what is the material of the "hull core", I just hope it is not something biodegradable. I can live with a heavier boat but not one that will crumble in time to come.

The Grocer · 09 December 2009, 08:45

Ouch. I think you need to trace the point(s) of ingress, and also speak to Ribcraft - I understand that they are very helpful as long as "unreasonable expectations" are avoided...

Then you can let the RiBnet standing committee of hull repair experts loose.

chewy · 09 December 2009, 09:49

How old is the boat?
Give Ribcraft a ring and let them have a look. They have been more than helpful with other customers on here.

Rogue Wave · 09 December 2009, 16:11

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I hope you didn't mean the water was actually in the skin of the hull - if so you've got a real problem, for which the solution could be drastic

Why? do you fear a crak in the hull?

Slep

you mention craning how does your boat lift. is it on an SPL, strops, cradle or on a fork lift. how much heavier (accounting for fuelload) is the boat after ingress Is it draining with the bungs or is it staying in and growing every time.

I don't think theres anything bio degradablein the core, but I think your boat may not have a core as such. (i.e A GRP sandwich construction with Blasa or foam as the sandwich ) Are you refering to the gap between the deck and the hull (Void)

The Grocer · 09 December 2009, 16:47

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Why?

Why what?

Downhilldai · 09 December 2009, 16:50

Osmosis?

Rogue Wave · 09 December 2009, 16:54

I'm asking why is it drastic and a real problem. I'm sorry I stopped the post a little early as I'm doing something else.I've since edited it, presumably whilst you were postinhg

willk · 09 December 2009, 16:56

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Why what?

I saw what he did there! Editors Award surely?

willk · 09 December 2009, 16:57

ditto

Rogue Wave · 09 December 2009, 17:52

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I saw what he did there! Editors Award surely?

surely you only get an award if you don't own up to doing the edit