My boat was on the hard all last year due to a soft spot that developed directly under the second aft most block. The fiberglass basically delaminated in this location and pouched out with the weight of the boat.

Some holes were drilled last year in an effort to dry the fiberglass over the winter. Not enough, evidently.

This year, we've ground down the surface and it remains wet. A moisture meter was borrowed from one of the surveyors in the yard and the fiberglass was deemed still too wet to repair.

I took a look myself and there was a 'salty' smell to the area. I saw salt staining on the wood blocks adjacent to the ground area and drill holes. Knowing that salt can absorb moisture from humid air, I did my best to wash the salt off. This boat has been in the great lakes a long time but I know she was originally from New York so I assume salt water at some point in her past. Surprised it is still there, but who knows.

We then ground a larger hole into the 'skeg' for lack of a better term. The foam core is totally soaking. I stuck my knife into it and twisted, and water came dripping out.

I was under the impression that Carver's were solid fiberglass below the water line but I can confirm this is not the case with my boat.

The plan now is to cut a much larger hole in the 'skeg', dig out as much saturated foam and fill the whole thing with filler and glass over.

Thoughts?