leaking

  1. J

    Bulkhead and chainplate water damage.

    Okay guys I’m in a pickle. I was given an 25’ O’day in hopes of fixing it up and getting it on the water. A close family friends death was the reason of this gift and I would love to honor what he had planned for this boat. I have sailed many small boats and a few larger boats but at the time of...
  2. jviss

    1984 C36 Hatch Leaks

    Greetings, We have 3 Bomar hatches overhead - one large on in the center, one smaller one in the head, and a matching small one opposite of it to starboard. They leak. The large one seemed to be leaking past the frame, so we removed it and re-bedded it with butyl tape, but it still leaks...
  3. Maurice Doran

    Info on fixing H33 - 2005 Side Cabin Window Leak

    I am looking at buying a H33 that had a leaky window. The issue was "fixed" by the previous owner who just ran a bead of silicone along the top edge of the window (on top of the grey moulding). Needless to say it's not the best looking fix so I will need to repair this properly if I purchase...
  4. StephenD

    RC8D rebuild/don't rebuild question

    Hello, I have a new (to me) 1980 H27 with the Renault RC8D engine. Because of what seem to be issues with it I'm asking for advice about how far to go in working on the little thumper. First, it starts quickly and dependably, which I like a lot. It's fitted with a 3 blade prop that pushes it...