Hello. I have recently come into the posession of an old 16'9" daysailer which I am doing a lot of work on to get ready for what will be the rest of the summer season. This includes sanding the hull gelcoat which is very badly crazed for a sheathing of 2oz. fiberglass, priming and Awlgrip. In the process of doing this I removed the centerboard and want to make sure it's useable. I'm baffled because it seems hollow inside. I drilled a few holes in it because it was partially waterlogged (it sat in its well with boat upside down for a few years most probably freezing and thawing through the seasons) and after it drained I could compress its sides. Is this normal? I've never encountered anything like it. I'm thinking of filling the cavity inside with epoxy since I mistrust it being hollow in there. Any experience/thoughts on this situation?
Mark (mosborne-at-cybertours.com)