Capri 16.5 water problem

May 28, 2014
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Catalina 16.5 Lake Pend'Oreille Idaho
I recently bought a 1995 16.5 Capri.
I cleaned and waxed the bottom prior to launching the boat for the first time and saw no areas of concern for potential leakage.
After the initial outing ( and each subsequent one) I noticed a small amount of water (+/- 1 quart) inside the bow hatch.
I have located a fiberglass seam inside the hatch that seems to have separated slightly from the rear hull/hatch seam.
I am not sure if this is an easily rectified cosmetic problem or a sign of a larger issue.
Has anyone encountered a similar problem?
 
Jul 21, 2018
1
Catalina Capri 16.5 Massachusetts
I just purchased a new to me 1996 Capri 16.5 and have noticed this same problem also. I'm going to check the seam. Did you ever resolve the water issue?