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Old 09-20-2008
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Originally Posted by GaryHLucas View Post

Finally, you've done all this work. How do you KNOW you still don't have a leak? One way that is easy and pretty fool proof is to use Joy dish washing detergent in a spray bottle, and look for air bubbles on the outside of the boat. To generate air pressure inside the boat just close all the hatches and vents, and install a piece of plywood in the companion way with a hole for a big shop vac hose, or a better yet a leaf blower. You can check every fitting on your boat in about an hour.
Good idea...
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