I had prepared the boat for the trip to Ely last night and this morning we drove over to the boatyard.
Ready for the trip.
The leak test failed. Several of the screws leaked…
…but only on the starboard side.
This is not a difficult fix.
And I noticed that one of the screws I have not touched is also leaking.
As I said, these are not difficult to fix.
However, there were several other leaks that are in area that I have not touched. This one, for example, is at the aft end of the centerplate case aft block, specifically long the glue line.
This one, however, is in the hull beside the keel and I will need to explore where the water is getting in. Egress does not mean ingress.
Likewise, this one is also in the hull planking right next to the keel.
This one is right at the bottom of the transom on the starboard side and I have a pretty good idea what is causing this since Naiad had a leak in the same place but on the port side.
To be honest whilst most of the leaks will be easily solved, the ones in the hull and transom may require a little more effort, but the whole thing is a little demoralising.
Still we brought the boat nae home and I will begin the investigations and repairs another day.
Time for a cup of tea.