To remove the odor from petrol-- I have been told... and experienced...that there is a degree of porosity to fiberglass layup with polyester resin. So this may be more than just on the surface. Removing the tainted flotation is a start. Kitty litter can do a good job of sucking up oil, but for small amounts we have found talcum powder – as in baby powder, to be amazingly effective. It works wonders in getting oil spots off clothing, though it may take a few applications. I'm wondering if several heavy dustings with talcum powder may help bring that odor out. It's a cheap fix if it works. I imagine the previous owner was storing the gas tank for the outboard in the cabin to keep it from being stolen. And, that the vent wasn't shut.... far better to have a dedicated locker in the cockpit that is ventilated, and separate from the cabin air. This can be some work to install on a boat that doesn't have it, but it is possible. As I only have a Montgomery 12, I don't know the arrangement on the 15. Burt Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 4, 2018, at 3:17 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Bruce:
Well gasoline in the cabin is all around bad! Should never store below!!
If it makes you more likely to sail the boat if there is foam by all means replace. For me I'd not replace the foam after removal. I learned to sail in boats that would sink and cruised growing up (and now) on boats that will sink so floatation isn't something I think about.
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On Tue, Sep 4, 2018, 12:07 PM Bruce Chmieleski <chmieleski@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Thanks Dave. Apparently this boat was flooded with snow melt in the Sierra some years ago which resulted in some on-board petrol diffusion. Petrol is what I seemed to detect throughout the cabin when I first inspected her and is consistent with the marine engineer’s report at the time. All cushions were replaced in the insurance settlement, however. I can still see the water line inside under the cockpit.
Bruce
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Hi Folks,
I am now a M15 owner (1986 #365) and have been going about cleaning,
replacing, etc. There are double-fist-sized chunks of styrofoam crammed in the forward hatch and some larger pieces aft under the cockpit. Are these part of the normal floatation for this craft? They are a bit odorous so I would either replace or remove. Thanks for any helpful info for either solution on this topic.
Bruce Chmieleski Vacaville, CA
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Message: 2 Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2018 08:44:43 -0700 From: Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Styrofoam below Message-ID:
Bruce:
That is the standard floatation foam. If they have become soiled you can remove and sail boat without it replace with the same polystyrene.
Are they obviously dirty? Interesting the foam smells as my '84 M15's
were
good as new (besides smelling like polystyrene).
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-