Pressure Testing

Leaky boats are bad, but how do you know your boat leaks before you put it in the water? Simple, a bike pump, soap, and water. You plug the bike pump into the hull and then use the soap and water to test suspect areas. If the suds blow bubbles, its a leak. Using this method I think I found at least most of the small leaks. It won't hold the pressure from the bike pump forever, buts it clear that Mothball is fairly watertight. I was also able to get the rig up with the sail on to begin testing on the running rigging. The goal is to splash on Friday. Wish me luck.