I decided to get rid of the outboard well. Since I converted the boat to an inboard I no longer need it. At first I thought I would keep it in case I decided to use an outboard at some point in the future. However, after a season sailing her I don't think that is likely. The reasons for the effort are many:
- Nicer lines
- Better performance under sail and power. (I am pretty sure the well was creating drag when motoring and some times when under sail)
- More room in the stern lazzerette
- The foam between the lazzerette liner and the hull was saturated and caused the new finish to blister.
- Less weight in the stern.
First order of business was to cut the old well and liner out then dig the foam out. First I cut the old well from the outside then cut the inner skin out. After that I was able to pry out the old well and dig out all of the saturated foam. I filled up a trash can with 100 lbs of foam, glass and smutz.
Here it is tented up and ready to grind and prep for glass.
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