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JoergK
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Initially Posted - 12/06/2004 :  16:08:58  Show Profile
One apparent origin of water accumulating in the floor depression in front of the sink seem to be the two gaps between the top ends of the companionway side trim and the hatch boards and the top slide. These are fairly large gaps and wind driven rain would probably enter the cabin. I guess the ventilation slits in the uppermost hatch board also could provide access. I fashioned a small plastic cover that I affix over the companionway top when she is at rest, but I still find water on the floor. Its a nusance. Does anyone else have this problem and/or can suggest a remedy?
Joerg
2002C250 WK "BerLyn"
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 12/06/2004 :  16:55:39  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
Everyone has this problem. Most all C25s fashion some type of boat cover that includes covering the companionway. I have a nice fitted blue canvas cover that runs from before the mast to the bottom of the companionway and snaps onto the pop-top cover snaps. Most people have a tarp bungee corded down.

Fitted cover or tarp, there is no water in the boat.

And yes, in my 78 it does pool just between the ladder and stove.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/06/2004 :  16:56:14  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I snap a canvas cover over the entire cabin top. Never a drop or a bug.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 12/06/2004 :  21:22:09  Show Profile
My bimini overhangs the companionway a good foot or so, thus preventing water, for the most part, from entering through all the cracks and crevices of the hatchboards.
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 12/07/2004 :  00:13:51  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
I filled the gap by adding the rolled rubber isualtion that you get at the hardware store. Stick on type . Stuck it inside the hatch and onto the edge of the roof top trip. Keeps out mud dobers too.
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kenobie51
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Response Posted - 12/08/2004 :  12:45:58  Show Profile
I also had a problem with water accumulating in the galley foot well. After shutting myself in durring a few rain storms, I observed water coming in under the bottom hatch board and the threshold board at the galley end. It was hard to see, but a steady narrow stream. Further investigation reveled the threshold board actualy sloped inward even though my boat sits slightly bow up in the slip.
My solution was to add a teak strip 1/4 thick by 3/4 wide accross the width of the threshold inside next to the bottom hatch board. Sealed it on the ends and underside with some teak color caulk. Dry as a bone now for three years.

Larry Knobel
C25 #1657 1980 SK
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