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River Harley
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Initially Posted - 10/26/2003 :  23:08:44  Show Profile
After a summer of exquisite sailing, two weeks ago we set forth on the task of preparing the boat for haul-out and dry storage. At that time we did the preliminary preps and checks, anticipating the actual haul-out scheduled for the following week. In the days to follow, Puget Sound experienced record breaking rainfall. Upon our return to the boat this past weekend, we found several inches of fresh water standing in the space just under the cabin floor where the keel bolts are located - an area that had heretofore been bone dry. I am wondering if this condition is normal following such storms. If so, I am just curious as to where the water finds its way in, and on to that area. Does this water damage the boat on its way to the bilge? My ignorance of boat construction leaves me with such questions. Anyone else have the same issue?

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 10/27/2003 :  21:00:46  Show Profile
Two thoughts for consideration:
1) In preparation for haul-out, did you do anything to the water system, like disconnecting any lines? I was just thinking that it might not be rainwater...
2) One place to check for leaks that isn't always obvious is the chainplates for the shrouds. Rainwater can leak through the chainplate and down the metal shroud inside the cabin. It can then run down behind the cushions and under the settees and get into the bilge that way. Since the cushions are vinyl on the back sides, you won't notice a wet cushion. Clean rainwater won't leave much of a trail either. Your best bet is to feel behind and under the cushions for wetness. Also check the hatch covers under the bottom cushions for any water stains.

I experienced a chainplate leak and had success sealing it with [url="http://www.captaintolley.com"]Capt. Tolly's Creeping Crack Cure.[/url]

The good news is that it's fresh water!
Edited by - Bubba on 10/27/2003 21:03:29
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 10/28/2003 :  13:39:23  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
A notorious source of leaks is the trademark "cubbies" in the cockpit. They are glassed against the back side of the coaming before the deck is married to the hull. More than once the QC on this has been lacking. (Mine for instance). Sometimes it's obvious...(leak with little rain/spray) sometimes the leak is higher up and only manifests itself when the water level in the cubbie gets higher...(downpour/water hose) The way to check is to remove the aft bulkhead (remove the side panel in front of the aft berth storage bin first) and then contort yourself untill you can see the back side of the cubbies. Have an assistant fill the things with a water hose and observe.......

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bill bosworth
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Response Posted - 10/29/2003 :  22:31:18  Show Profile
Two places to look; See if your anchor locker drain is plugged. Once the anchor locker fills, the water backs up and comes in the front hatch. Also check the condition of the drain line for the anchor locker. I had a cracked through hull fitting that leaked water into the cavity below the chain locker. There is an access plate at the front end of the "v" berth.
Water on the inside of the boat is no fun.
Bill c250wb #134 Serendipity
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atgep
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Response Posted - 10/29/2003 :  23:07:06  Show Profile
I had an everything leaks boat! I am down to one leak(for now). The anchor locker was the hard one. Regular hose water did not make it leak. It was that darned rain water! After a tube or so of sealant with no luck I put a weatherstrip on the hatch. Problem solved(sort of). I think the more you use the boat the more it flexes and therefore the more it can develop leaks. I have apretty good handle on it now and the bilge has been dry for 4 months!
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