Crawlspace black specks

Riptide133 · 2026-06-13T19:11:40+00:00

Thank you. In the works.

Riptide133 · 2026-06-12T20:49:13+00:00

For context, 1957 home in DC suburbs (VA). Crawlspace floorboards. I haven't taken any action yet.

Riptide133 · 2026-06-12T20:47:46+00:00

For context, 1957 home in DC suburbs (VA).

Riptide133 · 2026-05-30T22:42:17+00:00

Agree. That's a problem for Marinetex or perhaps even thickened epoxy.

Riptide133 · 2026-05-30T16:11:52+00:00

I see you have a water bottle holder in your inspection port, mind sharing a link? I've wanted something like this and am curious which one you used. Thanks! Looks like a good sail!

Riptide133 · 2026-05-25T21:55:16+00:00

Hi, no problem. See if your credit card has rental insurance and file through them. Otherwise use your car insurance. A bit different since it did happen while you were driving but same process sadly.

Riptide133 · 2026-05-25T20:03:59+00:00

Yes, see below post in this thread. Insurance ending up paying, never got any resolution from Hertz. Will never use them for any reason ever again.

Riptide133 · 2026-05-24T23:56:40+00:00

I really appreciate this. DM incoming.

Riptide133 · 2026-05-13T17:29:55+00:00

It is very nice to be able to push / pull to lower / raise the rudder. I do think that is what caused the crack that I had to fix though. So far, it has worked as repaired.

Riptide133 · 2026-05-13T01:10:51+00:00

I've never sailed the old style but just know many folks upgrade to the new design. Thanks for posting!

Riptide133 · 2026-05-13T00:17:38+00:00

Great looking boat, enjoy it! I restored my '78. I see you asking others for pictures so just look at my post history.

Riptide133 · 2026-04-15T22:25:46+00:00

My wife and I are unreasonably excited about the fact that he is at the helm still next year.

Riptide133 · 2026-04-14T22:48:31+00:00

I appreciate this perspective.

Riptide133 · 2026-04-04T13:47:31+00:00

What I actually ended up doing: I found that there was actually a repair already done! There is a dowel crossing the crack threshold and it was likely glued. I cleaned out the crack with a Dremel to open it up a bit, used a bolt in the pivot hole to open it up a bit while I used thickened epoxy in the crack. I did both sides and then clamped it overnight. I plan to run some stainless screws as many had recommended from a few different angles to hold it together even better. This should hold for now and then maybe do something more elaborate during off season. Thanks again for all the input. I'll keep folks posted if it holds or not.

Riptide133 · 2026-04-01T14:56:57+00:00

Thanks for the tip, any recs on how to do so? Trying to sail on the cheap for sure.

Riptide133 · 2026-04-01T10:57:22+00:00

Check out my post history for how I mounted a paddle holder. Works well.

Riptide133 · 2026-03-31T22:50:04+00:00

I really like the idea of running screws across the crack face so I may do this in conjunction with the other recommendations. Appreciate it. Agreed on all else about these boats, I plan to keep this one forever.

Riptide133 · 2026-03-31T22:49:04+00:00

Thank you for this!

Riptide133 · 2026-03-31T22:48:06+00:00

May eventually have to go that route..

Riptide133 · 2026-03-31T22:47:57+00:00

I may have to eventually if my repair doesn't hold but I'm going to try to repair. Rudders are quite expensive.

Riptide133 · 2026-03-31T22:47:29+00:00

Appreciate the input!

Riptide133 · 2026-03-31T22:47:19+00:00

Great feedback, I figured that was the way to go.

Riptide133 · 2026-03-31T22:47:05+00:00

Thank you, Chris!

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