[Sentoa] Finding Leaks

[Mike Arnold]

I did it and it works!

I took an electric yard blower and used tape to attach it to a forward port hole. It does take some time to seal off openings and engine vents, etc. I used a garden hose and just looked for the bubbles. Use a grease pencil to mark your leaks while it is wet.
 
Mike Arnold 
"Chilula" 26103
Chattanooga, Tennessee




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From: Mark & Susan Perlick <perlick at comcast.net>
To: sentoa at lists.samurai.com
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:07:53 PM
Subject: [Sentoa] Finding Leaks

A few weeks ago there were several posts regarding leaks, where to look, and
how to find them.  Recently I remembered reading about a marine repair shop
that used a clever technique to locate leaks that defied every normal
approach.

They closed up the boat and then used tape to seal any big leaks, then used
a shop-vac exhaust to pressurize the inside of the boat.  Finally, they
sprayed soapy water on the outside and simply looked for bubbles.

I never tried it, never needed it.  It sounds extreme, but before I began
taking the boat apart to do a visual inspection, I'd be tempted to try it.

Mark Perlick
Steadfast NT37-050

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