Water in certain storage compartments but not others

[Gene Neill]

!! Also check the Anchor locker drain… it’s a real thin tube that comes out below the bow eye on the nose. If that is cracked/damaged this will explain water at the v berth as the water that gets in the anchor locker from rain or anything will drain inside instead of out. Mine had this problem and was easily fixed.

He has a pre-87 boat, no anchor locker.

 

[RKenSailor]

!! Also check the Anchor locker drain… it’s a real thin tube that comes out below the bow eye on the nose. If that is cracked/damaged this will explain water at the v berth as the water that gets in the anchor locker from rain or anything will drain inside instead of out. Mine had this problem and was easily fixed.

How did you fix the leaky Anchor locker drain?

 

[SVEclipse]

How did you fix the leaky Anchor locker drain?

I did a temporary fix using a piece of flexi tube and pushed it down and through the drain hole, I then sealed it top and bottom with a bit of sealant (leaving it clear to drain still). I plan on putting in a proper (larger) drain pipe like Gene.

 

[RKenSailor]

I did a temporary fix using a piece of flexi tube and pushed it down and through the drain hole, I then sealed it top and bottom with a bit of sealant (leaving it clear to drain still). I plan on putting in a proper (larger) drain pipe like Gene.

OK. I bought some 1/2 inch through hull fittings like Gene's. Just wasn't sure if there was an easier way. Probably going to go ahead with it this weekend when I finish up my Bow Eye replacement.