don't want to sink!

[dougboat]

I just purchased a 1957 chris craft cavalier plywood boat. It has sat in a garage for 15 years, but appears to be solid. I would like to get it out on the water to sort it out prior to beginning a refinish. The seams appear to be tight, the largest gap in one side of the keel of about one sixteenth. I would feel more comfortable sealing this with something before taking it out. Any suggestions? I ran a hose inside the boat for a while and it drips out pretty good. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
thanks

[Pelican]

Well, if'n it'll leak out it'll leak in. I like to take soaker hose and tie along the shear all the way around and run it for a few days. It will soak all the way to the keel and by being up high will get the wood above the waterline ready also.
Enjoy. Pel smile.gif

[ 08-28-2002, 08:29 PM: Message edited by: Pelican ]