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[Sean]

I have an H240. The last couple of sails in heavy wind have left water in what has always been a dry bilge. I have heard people talk about the water coming in the through haul that allows the sink to drain. In other posts people have mentioned a loop of some type my not being installed high enough. Can someone advise on how I check this. I'm sure it is entering from the through hall as I never have this problem unless I sail in heavier wind with waves. Thanks for the help

 

[Ken Shubert]

Put a Cork in it!

That was the comment from a couple of ol' salts when I had that problem on a H23.5. That isolated it to the bilge pump loop which 'gulped' some water when heeling to port with 3' waves. There is a one way valve available for this if the problem is bad. It's also possible to get some water in the seam between the hull and deck. The former owner sealed mine but most are not. The 240 may be a little different but I bet it's the same problem. Since there's really no bilge because of the WB tank, a little water gets distributed and look like a lot. I don't think we've ever had more than a quart get in but that will get everthing in the storage compartments wet.KenS/V Wouff Hong

 

[Joe R]

ME too

once or twice a season in high wind, high heel and high waves, we find some water in the cabin which I think siphons back through the sink and spill out. Sometimes big waves come over the bow and land in the foward hatch or the companion way. (close the hatch and secure the drain plug in the sink)Joe

 

[Mark Cooper]

Another source

Sean,You may remember my posts of a month or so ago about the water that mysteriously appeared in the front storage area (under the V- berth). If that's where your's is collecting, I have the solution. The two bolts located under the compression post need to be tightened and resealed with 5200. These two bolts- according to Hunter- not only attach the centerboard to the boat but also sandwich the outer hull, water ballast tank and inner sole together. It doesn't take them being very loose for it to allow a bit of water inside. We just removed the only sealant, tightened the bolts about a turn (until they were good and snug) and then regooped them. No water no more.