@Maureen S
Regarding our phone call, you have a Hunter 23 wing keel, 1986 model which is taking on water. You are removing the water which is less found each time which would indicate a topside leak. As a dealer, first I would look at the obvious.
1. Remove the forward triangular shape board in the V Berth to expose the anchor drain, fittings and hose. At that time, I would check the tightness of the bow eye.
2. On the slider hatch, there are two teak pieces that are screwed in place with caulk. The first is the
handle which I suggest that you remove and clean all the old caulk and recaulk. The second is the teak stopper which the slider hatch needs to be removed from the fiberglass slider which takes two people to remove and replace after placing caulk over the entire length of the teak piece. Also recaulk the hinges holding the complete slider secure to the deck.
3. remove the cover plate surrounding the shroud chain plates by removing the four screws, lifting the plate, remove the caulk and recaulk placing the plate cover back. I received your photos of the shroud chain plates and do not recognize the style.
@caverun or anyone with a Hunter 23, can you provide a photo of the shroud chain plates here so I can verify what I said. Maureen S sent me photos what she had and do not recall the syle.
@Maureen S please provide the hull number.
4. Finally check the cockpit drain near the transom to include fittings and hose. There should be two hose clamps at the barb end securing the hose to each barb. In addition, check the outboard motor bracket that is secured to this reverse transom as well as I recall seeing leaks there to.
Finally, you will want to pressurize the cabin to check or locate any air bubbling out of fittings, rub rail and so forth. this will require one individual to operate a leaf blower and another person to be brushing soapy water onto all fittings looking for bubbling air coming out. You would need to tape up the forward hatch and tape a large piece of plastic over the entire companionway putting a small slit in it to put the leaf blower pipe thru and taping the plastic to that blower tube. One other thing about the forward hatch, is there a gasket glued in place on the deck lip which the foward hatch goes over? If not you need to put a seal on that lip.
AS for the inside cabin floor teak piece,, you can see if there is any teak and holly wood laminate at a nearby marine yard. Another choice is to order it dfrom the forum store as they have the build list of parts for your boat. the forum store is owned by former hunter employee
Any questions, please get back in tough with me.
Crazy DAve
