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welshoff
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Initially Posted - 03/15/2005 :  11:40:30  Show Profile
I have found water under the cushions in my aft berth.

Following the discusions on the board, I put the canvas hatch cover over the hatch. This stopped the water from getting on top of cushions. Good tip.

I am going to look at the coming boxes next. From the discusions it sounds like the port box may be prone to leaks. In the interm I wanted to drill a couple of holes from the aft battery area so water could make it to the bildge in lieu of traveling under the rear cushions. The previous posts indicate a hole (3/8"?) on each side of the battery box through the floor liner that makes up the aft bearth.

Has anyone done this on a WK boat with success? Most discusions represent the WB model. Please advise before I get the drill out. Thanks.

Wil Elshoff
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Northlander
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Response Posted - 03/15/2005 :  15:06:54  Show Profile
I have the same problem. As a temporary fix until the weather changes I taped plastic over the coaming boxes. Since then I have not had a drop of water for months. As a permanent fix I will caulk the joint in the box with 4200 or something like that. I've read that others have used a runny epoxy mix and poured it along the seam.

I have a wing keel, as well, and have thought of drilling a hole as you described. There isn't much room between the liner and the hull. Too close for my confort. Also, I noticed two depressions in the bulkhead lip that water would flow past regardless.
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 03/15/2005 :  22:27:42  Show Profile
Wil, I drilled the holes in PennyII just after I got the boat. The port side was not difficult since the lip were the liner joined the hull was about 3/4 inch. Just drill in the lip of the joint were the bottom of the drill is barely touching the hull at an angle parallel to the hull. The starboard side lip was only 1/4 inch, so I use a 1/4 inch drill bit in the same fashion for that hole.
Just take your time and use a sharp bit. You could also use a dremel tool and go in a little high then inlarge down to the hull with a sprial cutter bit like they use in a Roto-Zip.
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Jeff McK
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Response Posted - 03/16/2005 :  11:31:06  Show Profile
I found this solution in the C250 Tech Tips section. I think this is similar or the same thing that frog0911 is talking about. Hope it is helpful.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/tech/tech250/dry.html

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You might also want to consider something UNDER the cushion so condensation & moisture won't acccumulate. Some other folks in this group recommended a product called "Hypervent", which has really helped me with the problem.

http://www.hyperventmarine.com/

Good luck.
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welshoff
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Response Posted - 03/16/2005 :  15:39:32  Show Profile
Thanks for your responses. I had seen the tip in the Tech Section. Just wanted to confirm if any WK had done this to their boats.

I am going to give this mod a try. I will report back with the results. I will also look into "Hypervent" material - sounds like it will help with any condensation under these larger cushions.

Thanks again.
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 03/17/2005 :  16:37:48  Show Profile
I also had water under the cushions in the aft birth area. I found that the leak was from around the vent for the stove gas locker. It is on the starboard just below the motor mount. I have not yet drilled the holes suggested below the battery for drainage but will remount and reseal the vent. One idea that did work-not only for the leaking but general moisture is the cedar trellis under the cushions.
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Response Posted - 03/17/2005 :  16:46:27  Show Profile
sorry about that the picture didnt come through here it is again
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Jeff McK
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  12:57:40  Show Profile
Jay,

That looks like wooden trellis material for climbing plants. While it's an economical & creative solution, I'd be concerned about water getting trapped between the bottom slats & absorption (rot & mildew).
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  14:37:55  Show Profile
They make that trellis material in plastic, I've seen it at the "Big Orange Box".
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 03/24/2005 :  16:05:10  Show Profile
I check it every time I go out in case there has been a leak. It is good for keeping the bottom of the mattress from getting damp etc. so far no problems.
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welshoff
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Response Posted - 03/25/2005 :  10:56:29  Show Profile
I haven't checked the coming boxes for leaks to date. However, since I put the canvas over the hatch water has not been an issue in the rear berth to date. (I have been pulling the cushions out when I leave the boat - leaving them in the cabin). I checked around inside the stern area and have not seen any evidence of water?

I am still going to put something under the cushion to let air circulate. I am thinking of the hypervent material as noted in previous posts.

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