The main bilge has a hole above just aft of the bilge pump. it's about 1 inch above the bottom of the bilge. Does anyone know what this drains?
I get a slight amount of seepage from under all stainless-steel keel bolts when the boat is out of the water. Have resealed the keel stub -keel joint with 3M 4200 every spring which slows but does not stop this leakage when the boat is in the water. This winter, I vacuumed out the keel 's 4-5 gallons of water while the boat was out of the water and laid up for the winter. I did this in Jan, February and 3 times in March and then yesterday It's not sea water. What is the best solution? I will try to find any leak of rain water and re-seal the stanchions and chain plates. I usually like 3M 4200 white for this.
The boat is at a marina surrounded on three sides by water and a marsh. It's in a humid area of the NJ shore. I do not think this is condensation but I could be enlightened.
Boat had 1-2 hard groundings in 2002 and then in 2010 but not hard enough to dent the keel. Sails well to weather in 15-20 knots.
Any ideas or similar experiences?
Thanks for your help and ideas!
Only owner of s/v Starship and plan to keep sailing it,
I get a slight amount of seepage from under all stainless-steel keel bolts when the boat is out of the water. Have resealed the keel stub -keel joint with 3M 4200 every spring which slows but does not stop this leakage when the boat is in the water. This winter, I vacuumed out the keel 's 4-5 gallons of water while the boat was out of the water and laid up for the winter. I did this in Jan, February and 3 times in March and then yesterday It's not sea water. What is the best solution? I will try to find any leak of rain water and re-seal the stanchions and chain plates. I usually like 3M 4200 white for this.
The boat is at a marina surrounded on three sides by water and a marsh. It's in a humid area of the NJ shore. I do not think this is condensation but I could be enlightened.
Boat had 1-2 hard groundings in 2002 and then in 2010 but not hard enough to dent the keel. Sails well to weather in 15-20 knots.
Any ideas or similar experiences?
Thanks for your help and ideas!
Only owner of s/v Starship and plan to keep sailing it,
