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The thru- hull connections and any mechanicals conections (screws,bolts,etc)
are possible points for inner hull water. The remedy is simple . Any breach of
the material should be properly sealed using rule elastomeric. The polymer isn''t
porous but the holes that are put thru it certainly are. Also check that screws have not been spun out and the bond broken.One step that I use when attaching items to the hull
is I heat the screw before installation. The hot threads melt the hull material slightly
and as it cools locks it tightly to the thread. It is not anything to be concerned about
merely part of maintenance for any machine that is put to work.Remember there is not one ship in the world that does not have pumps and with good reason. Water will find a way if it is there. My house sits quietly on our street and I have never driven it 35 mph thru breakers. Yet for the last few weeks I have been replacing siding and trim where the silicone and paint failed . Many are retro-fitting the hull with a third drain for the inner hull to release any water that has accumulated thru intrusions. I plan on doing that myself.
Enjoy your boat .
Steve
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