help with boat that has went under

[rludtke]

I would expect that your hull to also fill with water. The early Comps did not feature drainage from the hull areas outbd of the main stringers. While there are no intentional water paths into these areas, water does find its way in normally, and can not get out. After sinking, I think the likelihood of trapped water in this space is very high. The stringers and other structure members in these ares are laminated wood, and are now likely to be wet, and unable to dry.

If you were interested in keeping this boat, I would strongly recomend considering a more extensive overhaul. You should cut out the floors, remove the foam, remove the water, and replace all of the wood structure and floors (along with overhauling/replacing the engine, all electrical components and gauges, & possibly even wiring).Yes, it is a big job, butyour entrance fee was cheep enough.