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Old 06-03-2020, 15:12   #1
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Blisters above waterline

Found small small blisters on one side of my 20 year old Najad sailboat. They are all above the waterline and really no smell on the one i managed to ”puncture” I could not see any fluid either - but hard to say as the are so small. I have not seen any below waterline.

Been in the Caribbean for a couple of years and last season ICW and eastcoast.
Is this urgent to fix?
Is this Osmosis?
Any recomendations?

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Old 06-03-2020, 15:39   #2
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Re: Blisters above waterline

Yup

I’ve seen them creep even higher

Is that paint or gelcoat ?

Blisters don’t sink boats

They do detract from resale value

You should speak to the shipyard for advice or a competent surveyor

If you suspect osmosis It’s always best to test the moisture content of the laminate before deciding what to do
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Re: Blisters above waterline

Thanks!
It Gelcoat - the red and the white. Not paint
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