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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-12-2018, 05:00
Replies: 37
Views: 7,464
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Cracks Leaking Seawater

Yes there is core below the water line, but the cored section does not wrap around the bottom of the hulls. Bottom is solid glass.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-12-2018, 14:05
Replies: 37
Views: 7,464
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Cracks Leaking Seawater

The boat is solid glass on the bottom of the hull. The cored section starts up the sides of the hull.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-12-2018, 07:53
Replies: 37
Views: 7,464
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Cracks Leaking Seawater

To update this thread.

Boat has been repaired, by reglassing from the inside. No issues, even after some hard sailing.

The Leopard 40 and other Leopards of similar vintage are designed with...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-11-2018, 09:29
Replies: 0
Views: 409
Posted By pillars
Raymarine ST-60 depth unit

Located currently in the Antigua, and heading north soon.
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 13-11-2018, 04:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,947
Posted By pillars
Is there a name for this windpattern in the gulf?

I assume it's caused by the presence of mountains. It seems to appear on a regular basis based on my anecdotal observations.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-11-2018, 06:46
Replies: 37
Views: 7,464
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Cracks Leaking Seawater

I think, based on my research so far, the most likely explanation is that the yard dropped it too hard on the starboard side when moving the boat.

The boat was sitting on the hard for the past 6...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 10-11-2018, 08:10
Replies: 6
Views: 2,230
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Crack Leaking Seawater

What was the cause on that L45?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-11-2018, 07:52
Replies: 37
Views: 7,464
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Cracks Leaking Seawater

OOps, Eastern caribbean.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-11-2018, 05:44
Replies: 37
Views: 7,464
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Cracks Leaking Seawater

So I am not sure this is a simple fibreglass job...

Any recommendations on an expert for a structural survey?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-11-2018, 05:39
Replies: 37
Views: 7,464
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Cracks Leaking Seawater

Upon further research, it looks like the keels are mounted on a solid laminate stub. For water to get into the boat through there, either the stub is damaged, crushed or something, or the fibreglass...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 10-11-2018, 05:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,230
Posted By pillars
Re: Bilge Crack Leaking Seawater

This work?
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/bilge-cracks-leaking-seawater-209934.html
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 09-11-2018, 11:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,230
Posted By pillars
Bilge Crack Leaking Seawater

Has anyone seen this on their Leopard 40 (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2758580#post2758580).
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-11-2018, 11:21
Replies: 37
Views: 7,464
Posted By pillars
Bilge Cracks Leaking Seawater

This is on a 12 year old Leopard 40.

She just went in the water and a day later salt water is seeping through in the bilge. There is a longitudinal crack in the bilge about 3-4 in long, right over...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-09-2018, 15:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By pillars
Re: Dinghy davits bolts rusted

See the pic attached. It's outside looking at the underneath of the cockpit floor. The structure is fairly thin in that spot and there is no penetration through the floor. So this is screwed into...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-09-2018, 11:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By pillars
Dinghy davits bolts rusted

This is on the underside of a cat cockpit floor. There is a fiberglass dinghy davits setup with these rusty bolts holding it in place. The floor above is solid, so I am not even sure what they are...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 21-09-2018, 12:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,360
Posted By pillars
Re: Insurance for offshore passage and Caribbean cruising - Canadian vessel

Same here!
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-09-2018, 09:15
Replies: 43
Views: 6,868
Posted By pillars
Re: did my anchor slip? GPS attached

Stu - how are you getting 1m accuracy on your phone? What's your setup please?
I am using a Samsung S7 and best built in accuracy is 4m-8m and it swings wildly constantly, sometimes up to 26m.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-09-2018, 10:57
Replies: 0
Views: 624
Posted By pillars
Help analyze personal inspection findings (4 of 5) - coolant deposits

Topic 4 - how much deposits (rust?) is typical in a coolant overflow tank?

Note that this engine has not been run in months, so deposits would be settled. The picture on the left if just dipping a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2018, 18:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,218
Posted By pillars
Re: Help analyze personal inspection findings (3 of 5) - chainplate alignment

Here is the starboard side, it has the same setup. Also note the shorter shroud has been replaced with a Stalok fitting.

How much of an issue is this? ThumbsUp did you happen to be there when...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2018, 13:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,218
Posted By pillars
Re: Help analyze personal inspection findings (3 of 5) - chainplate alignment

To be even more clear, you are correct that the 2 on the right in your message are of the same boat as I attached the wrong picture (below is the one that was meant to be there). The two on the left...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2018, 09:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,218
Posted By pillars
Re: Help analyze personal inspection findings (3 of 5) - chainplate alignment

Thanks for the responses guys.

To be clear, these are 4 different boats, same make, similar years and models, which is why the setup looks the same.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-08-2018, 15:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,218
Posted By pillars
Help analyze personal inspection findings (3 of 5) - chainplate alignment

Topic 3 - chainplate alignment/corrosion at touchpoint

Don Casey's Inspecting the Aging Sailboat specifically mentions to look for this standing rig issue. Unfortunately I don't have the book with...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-08-2018, 11:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By pillars
Re: Help analyze personal inspection findings (2 of 5) - rudder corrosion

Leopard 40 catamaran rudder. I don't think it's steel, I think the outer shell is fiberglass(?).
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-08-2018, 11:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By pillars
Help analyze personal inspection findings (2 of 5) - rudder corrosion

Topic 2 - rudder trailing edge corrosion

See attached picture - does this require a full rudder replacement or can this be repaired?

Matching rudder (not installed) pic included for reference....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-08-2018, 07:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By pillars
Re: Help analyze personal inspection findings (1 of 5)

I believe you are right in that they have a sacrificial keel. I am worried about how pronounced that border is, and whether water is getting under there. Basically is it supposed to look like that or...
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