The port side window of my 1989 Catalina 30 TR BS, the one aft of the head window, has a dark, brown liquid leaking out of it when it rains. The previous owner said it started about three weeks ago. When I opened the window, the leading edge is wet and covered in brown liquid. I’ve been told the brown liquid is water mixing with the resin in the deck. If so, I’m concerned it’s coming from the mast step and there may rot everywhere. But, it could be something as simple as a window leak. My question is this: Has anyone had this problem?
As an aside, approximately 2 years ago, the previous owner removed the wooden compression block in the bilge, added a metal one fiberglassed into the boat. They pulled the mast down and noticed the so called “Catalina Bird Bath”. While the mast was out they checked for rot and didn’t see any. To be safe, they injected epoxy around the opening and built up the deck for the new Mast step to sit on. They then installed a Stainless Steel Mast step and reinstalled the mast.
The boat is in impeccable condition and we are looking at purchasing it. This came up right before signing the paperwork. I’m trying to figure out what is going on so I (or he) can get it fixed. We just need to know if it’s something major or normal.
As an aside, approximately 2 years ago, the previous owner removed the wooden compression block in the bilge, added a metal one fiberglassed into the boat. They pulled the mast down and noticed the so called “Catalina Bird Bath”. While the mast was out they checked for rot and didn’t see any. To be safe, they injected epoxy around the opening and built up the deck for the new Mast step to sit on. They then installed a Stainless Steel Mast step and reinstalled the mast.
The boat is in impeccable condition and we are looking at purchasing it. This came up right before signing the paperwork. I’m trying to figure out what is going on so I (or he) can get it fixed. We just need to know if it’s something major or normal.