Deck leaks

Jan 23, 2014
69
Hunter H26 Peachland
Because the h26 has a liner on the ceiling and you can't see the bolts of the deck hardware, how can you tell if your deck hardware is leaking?
 
Jan 18, 2014
238
Hunter 260 Palm Coast, FL
The leak water will land up, running down the side walls, port- and starboard side, into the lockers, under the seats.
 
Jun 8, 2004
10,531
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True test is to pressurize the cabin and then coat every fitting with soap and water. Where air is bubbling out is indicative of a leak. Close all hatches and windows putting tape over the hatch seals to insure no air can seep from there. Then place a piece of plastic taped over the entire companionway and put a small slit in it. Insert a leaf blower and tape that well. Make sure you have a bucket of real soapy water with a brush. While you are holding the leaf blower, have the other person to brush all fittings and rub rail, etc. and where air is bubbling out, there is where you have a leak. Generally found more than what was expected.
 
Sep 3, 2013
146
Hunter 22 Lake Eufaula
See CDC, that's just plain crazy... :) I would have never thought of using a leaf blower... what a great idea!
 
Jun 8, 2004
10,531
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Chasemixon;

I have gotten a few laughs out of that one but when it works, don't fix.

Ever taken a lady to the beach to watch the submarine races? Well guess what. There are colleges that have underwater submarine races via foot peddle power. I rolled over laughing so hard when I saw that two man peddle power sub just for that. Yes people watch those races of course in scuba gear.