osprey

[Leslie CookParticipant @lesliecook71319]

more problems moonfleet osprey after sailing on lake for 1 hour boat sank stern first retrieved boat no leaks inhull my son said boat looked low astern chap who sold me boat said it was trimmed i have no idea how this model should be trimmed has anybody out there got one of these boats any problems with water coming over the stern how low should boat sit in water does water come in via prop where is correct warerline can water come in through rudder any help please this model boat lark aint all its cracked up to be

[Leslie CookParticipant @lesliecook71319]

trimming

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Have you forgotten to fill the prop tube with waterproof grease?

 

Just a long shot!………….Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Leslie.So many variables here. Dont know the boat, but it shouldnt look as if it is too low in the water, and in general the deck should be fairly parallel to the water . The rudder post tube should have its top above the waterline to prevent water ingress, or failing that the shaft should be a good fit in the tube and greased well. The prop shaft should similarly be a good fit and lightly greased at the ends.The prop securing nuts should be adjusted for the absolute minimum play. I dont know what your hull access arrrangements are,,,eg hatches or whatever, but these should similarly be a good fit, or even taped shut in case the water rises over the deck whilst tacking etc and floods in that way.How about a picture of the hull, and on the water so we can um and arr????   Ashley

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