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jay
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Initially Posted - 11/22/2009 : 08:09:56

I have water coming into my cabin whenever the bottom cleaner cleans the area around the swing keel.

This also occurs when I am under power at a good clop.

Water shoots up the hose that is attached to the swing keel fitting.

Any ideas on how to fix this problem?

Thanx Jay

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 11/22/2009 : 09:35:53

I don't have a centerboard version but this topic has been discussed on the forum before so you might try a search on the topic until someone with a centerboard chimes in.

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JohnMD
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Response Posted - 11/22/2009 : 15:34:03

Shove a chunk of sponge in the open end of the tube. Works pretty well on my boat.

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 11/22/2009 : 15:34:44

Early on my visits to this forum I read an article that suggested putting a sponge into the tube that would allow the keel line to pass throught but would stop the 'splashes' of water up the tube getting into the aft berth.

Since then we have modified the keel haul system so now we have a 3" pipe that connects to the area where the old hose connected. The top of the pipe is higher than the original 'exhaust' pipe tubing, so splashing is no longer an issue.

Paul

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sailorman
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Response Posted - 11/22/2009 : 21:10:50

On mine there was a rubber hose connected to the fiberglass extension for the centerboard line. I pulled it up till it was at the highest point and cinched it down. Only rarely do I still get water in. Or as stated, a sponge works also. Dont forget to take the sponge out when you raise/lower the centerboard or you can lose it down the tube. (trust me.)

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willy
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Response Posted - 11/30/2009 : 15:22:23

Jay,
I bought a piece of radiator hose, split it, used it to extend the tube that leaks,duct taped the whole shebang and have never had water come in there since. I also made a plug by feeding a piece of line through a 4" section of "swimming noodle" and trimming one end to make it easy to jam in. The line was to facilitate removal but I have not needed it once since extending the tube. It used to happen to me in following seas with a crowded cockpit.
Willy

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