Hunter 33 water leak at compression post

[KyleH]

Hello all,

We purchased our first boat, a 2008 Hunter 33 in the fall. Before it was hauled out, I noticed a small trickle of water coming down the compression post on a rainy day and found it seems to be coming from the top of the post. Looks like a previous owner was trying to contain it by using silicone at the top of the post inside the cabin.
I was thinking of having the step re-bedded while the mast was off but am confused as to how the water is coming down at the top of the compression post and not the bolts or wires.
How is the mast step/compression post interfaced on the 33?. I reviewed this thread but on the 33 the mast wiring comes out of the base of the mast and goes to a box out front for the wires to penetrate the deck. Would Hunter have cut a hole under the mast step anyway for the wire conduit in the step?

Thanks,

Kyle

 

[jssailem]

Gobbing caulk on the problem from underneath never solves the problem. You need to stop the water from the outside.

To do that, you will need to examine (in detail) the outside of the mast base and find where water is gaining access.

That cover for the wire connections would be a place I would explore.