Before I can take ‘Pike’ for a sail I must check that her
stern buoyancy bag does not leak. When I bought her I found that the bag was
deflated, and I presumed it leaked. It is a 1998 Crewsaver 27 kilogram (60
lbs), 760 mm x 230 mm polyurethane nylon, pillow-shaped bag that is held in
place by two straps.
The cheapest new replacement would cost £33.50 from
Sailboats.co.uk, including free delivery. Altogether I looked at nine online chandlers,
and I thought that Seamark Nunn would be the cheapest, but when I added the
delivery charge of £4.99 it worked out at £35.90. The most expensive was
CrewSafe at £38.45.
I tested the bag for leaks by submerging it in a bath of
water and I couldn’t find any escaping air. Over the next few days I’ll monitor
the situation to see if it gradually deflates.
Link
Sailboats.co.uk
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