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JoergK
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Initially Posted - 02/22/2009 :  20:40:29  Show Profile
I have water coming into the V-berth area (not from the vent because the cushions are dry); the water accumulates underneath where the through-hull sits. I filled the anchor locker with water, as it drains through the tube in the bow I also see a trickle running down on the inside. Seems to be coming from the drainage tube.
How do I best addresss /repair this problem?
Joerg
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Response Posted - 02/23/2009 :  10:27:26  Show Profile
That is common, I followed others advise and went to a hardware store and bought a 1" brass threaded nipple. I used a 1" hole saw to drill the new hole and two part epoxy putty to seal the drain on the inside. I used a little WD40 as lube while the nipple threaded itself into the hull, I had to back it out multiple times to relube before I got it completely through. When I was done I trimmed the excess off the outside with a hacksaw.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/23/2009 :  11:00:18  Show Profile
Frank,

According to my brother's version of the story, he had the same size catheter installed when he had kidney stones!
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Kendall
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Response Posted - 02/23/2009 :  20:02:15  Show Profile
Frank, do you have a picture of where the drain exits on the outside of the boat?
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/23/2009 :  20:22:19  Show Profile
Kendall, you can see it above--sorta like a........
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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 02/23/2009 :  21:22:15  Show Profile
They say size doesn't matter. I found that the cut out for the bow lights was location of the leaks. Remove and reseal can maybe solve most of the problem.
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 02/24/2009 :  07:51:08  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
I had the same problem ......... sort of. Mine was just a old leaky hose that I replaced, didn't have to mess with the hull at all.
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 02/24/2009 :  08:13:31  Show Profile
The reason for the larger drain is that many feel the original drain is too small and too easily clogged. The 1" drain really makes the anchor locker work better.
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 02/24/2009 :  12:27:29  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
Check, repair, replace in all three areas.
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Deric
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Response Posted - 02/24/2009 :  20:03:50  Show Profile
I had some water entering the cabin and learned that when the tube was blocked in the anchor locker it caused water to back up into the cabin.

I make it a practice to clean the tube before I sail by inserting a small wooden dowel that I keep in the anchor locker. By doing so, I prevent water entering the cabin. The larger tube does make for a better upgrade solution.

Best,
Deric
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JoergK
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Response Posted - 02/25/2009 :  15:24:58  Show Profile
Thank you all.
Frank, what is that fun boat you are sailing (picture)?
Joerg
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 02/25/2009 :  15:39:47  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I think it's a Hobie 16. Kick in the pants to sail.
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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 02/25/2009 :  16:54:47  Show Profile
It's not a Hobie 16... I think it's the Hobie Getaway--a more civilized ride.
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 02/25/2009 :  19:48:21  Show Profile
Yep it is a Hobie Getaway, the Buick of catamarans. It is a lot of fun.
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