05 Sep 22:
We pulled out our 1959 Sorg 15 Runabout to get her ready for the late Summer and Fall Seasons. Flushed the motor and rinsed off some dirt.
The battery box sat directly on the oak ribs, not good for air circulation and there were some stress points. We made a teak stand to better spread the load and open up space for more airflow, important to keep the bilge dry.
We have used the cordless wet/dry vac quite a bit, easier to tote around and no risk of electrocution. While the bilge looked pretty clean, we sucked out quite a bit of debris, sand and leaves, which can clog spaces under the ribs and promote rot. After we removed the big stuff we go back and vacuum around each rib and plank junction to get the last drops of water. A dry bilge in a wooden boat is a happy bilge.
Runabout Ramblings video: https://youtu.be/xJClImFoBCM
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