How to Use Sawdust to Stem Leaks on Wooden Boats

At busy haul-out yards where launch slots are scheduled by the hour, wooden launches commonly require post-launch monitoring because plank contraction can produce seepage rates of 5–30 litres per hour, forcing operators to allocate slings or trailer space for an extra 24–48 hours and to keep an automatic bilge pump on standby.

Seven-Day Sailing Route Around Elba and Tuscany