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raulpou
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Initially Posted - 10/16/2006 :  10:18:25  Show Profile
Alright here it goes:

I went to check on my boat (C250) in my dry storage and found my bilge had a large amount of water. The boat sat for about 1.5 - 2 months untouched. After pumping it out, I went for a sail for a few days and at the end of the trip, there was only 1-2 ounces of water in the bilge.

The water is obviously intruding while in "dry storage" and I wanted to see if any of you:

A) Have dealt with a similar problem.

B) Know of any "typical" problem areas that allow for water intrusion.

FYI, my boat stays rigged because I keep it in storage with the mast up and I did not leave any hatches or ports accidentally opened.

Thanks in advance for your help!!!
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welshoff
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Response Posted - 10/16/2006 :  10:30:49  Show Profile
Water can come in around the companion way. Make sure boat sits level as possible or keep the bow up slightly. If you have the canvas cover for the companion way, put it on. It helps keep water from coming inside (put a cusion or something under canvas over sliding companion way - kind of "tents" the canvas for water to run off). Water also has been know to come in through the coaming pockets - the factory did not seal them all equally during installation. They can be sealed different ways. Search the forum for paticulars.

Just a couple possibilities.
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Justin
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Response Posted - 10/16/2006 :  10:33:06  Show Profile  Visit Justin's Homepage
My windows were a major problem. Earlier in the summer, I came to my boat after some having some large storms earlier in the week. I found several inches of water on my cabin sole. There was some in the bilge, but most just on the floor. I simply pulled out the old rotten seals on the exterior of the windows, cleaned the edges, and applied Boat Life Caulk around all the frames on the exterior. Using a rubber corner caulking squeegee and mask taping it off made for a clean job. That fixed most of the leaks. Other places can be from deck hardware that needs to be resealed, stanchions, cleats, genoa track screws, those kinds of places. If you don't have evidence of the water on your cabin sole, then I'm guessing it is probably deck hardware leaking. Good luck!
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raulpou
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Response Posted - 10/16/2006 :  11:30:55  Show Profile
Wil,

Thanks for your ideas. I have done all of the things you mentioned, and hopefully that will yield some better results. I have also added a tarp over the boom to help out. We'll see how that goes.

I have a feeling I may have to reseal the deck hardware, which stinks since my boat is a 2004! I will also look at the coaming pockets...

Anything else!?!?! :)
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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 10/16/2006 :  11:59:24  Show Profile
Raulpou,
I had a similar problem when the boat was on the trailer.
After washing down the deck, there was water in the bilge.
The cushions and carpet were always dry.

My cockpit coaming pockets would leak and the water would drip aft of the bulkhead.
Check the area near the aft battery box.
Here's a link to a related topic. [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=11138"]Topside Leaks[/url]

Also, the trailer must be level.
Check the companionway hatch, there are wood strips under the hatch.
Mine were wet and there were puddles in the grooves.
After I park the trailer, I pour a little water into the grooves and verify the water runs into the cockpit.

Do you have a water ballast or winged keel model?

Russ (C250WB #793)
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 10/16/2006 :  13:14:42  Show Profile
Over that amount of time, don't rule out condensation as a major source of water. If you have no automatic venting like a solar vent, you'll get quite a bit of water from just condensation.
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 10/16/2006 :  18:29:02  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
Another possiblity is the chain locker drain hose has come loose. If you do not find any evidence of wetness in the cabin check there.
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raulpou
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Response Posted - 10/16/2006 :  19:26:10  Show Profile
Russ,

Yes I do have a water ballast. I will look to see how I will seal the coaming pockets. I also bought a bucket of Dampri and hopefully that will help as well.

Ben- I will look to see the chain locker hose and make sure it is attached.

Thanks!
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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 10/17/2006 :  00:09:53  Show Profile
Raulpou,
Thanks for the update.
Because the water ballast has a solid cabin sole and the bilge access is in the aft berth.
You would have standing water and really wet cushions if the companionway or windows leaked.
I never thought about chain locker drain hose. I'll check mine this weekend.
Russ (#793)
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