Hi Guys - I'm a Laser repair novice - I was taking on water in my hull and was searching for the leak by pressurizing the hull slightly (I thought...) with the exhaust of a vaccum cleaner. As I found the leak (at the drain hold) there was a sudden bang and the black plastic fitting broke off and shot away. Clearly I put too much pressure in the hull and I'm wondering if I did any damage. There is no apparent damage (I taped the now-empty hole and it sailed fine and was tight and dry). The only thing I notice is that the hole thru the cockpit and hull seems slightly misalligned and I think the two parts are not bonded together (are they supposed to be??
I am planning on getting a new brass fitting and installing it with silicone. Anything else I need to do?
Thanks!
I am planning on getting a new brass fitting and installing it with silicone. Anything else I need to do?
Thanks!