Lakeland Phantom
New Member
I just got a Howmar Phantom (a 14-ft version of the Sunfish) for free.
The hull and deck are separating over a 1-foot section of the boat. It has been sitting outside and upside down for many years and some water has gotten inside the boat. I now have the boat in my garage out of the rain. From reading some other threads it looks like there is nothing inside the boat that should be too damaged - assuming the Phantom is very similar to the Sunfish.
I periodicially tilt the boat so the separating section of the deck is down and about a cup of water flows out. What is the best way to get all the water out before I seal up the separating deck. The boat currently has a small drain plug in the deck at the bow but no water seems to drain from the plug.
I've read something about installing ports to get new foam in the boat but I have no reason to believe any foam is loose or broken. A port may be a good way to open the boat up to dry. How and where would I put ports? Would the ports be permanently sealed after the boat is dry or can they be sealed temporarily and remain to be opened later for drying the boat if needed.
The hull and deck are separating over a 1-foot section of the boat. It has been sitting outside and upside down for many years and some water has gotten inside the boat. I now have the boat in my garage out of the rain. From reading some other threads it looks like there is nothing inside the boat that should be too damaged - assuming the Phantom is very similar to the Sunfish.
I periodicially tilt the boat so the separating section of the deck is down and about a cup of water flows out. What is the best way to get all the water out before I seal up the separating deck. The boat currently has a small drain plug in the deck at the bow but no water seems to drain from the plug.
I've read something about installing ports to get new foam in the boat but I have no reason to believe any foam is loose or broken. A port may be a good way to open the boat up to dry. How and where would I put ports? Would the ports be permanently sealed after the boat is dry or can they be sealed temporarily and remain to be opened later for drying the boat if needed.