Leaking deck at the mast

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Michael

Rainwater gets in where the mast gets through the deck. I sealed everything around the deck but still leaks. Could it be coming in through the mast? Any idea much appreciated. Thanks. Michael.
 
Jun 4, 2004
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Sailboat - 48N x 89W
masts leak

Masts, especially those /w internal halyards, do leak internally. If your leak is at the partner (deck opening), hard as you've tried, you haven't actually "sealed" the mast-collar joint. Rubber splicing tape works well.
 
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Steve O.

weep hole

Drill a small 1/4" weep hole through the mast and step at the base to let the water drain out.
 
Jun 4, 2004
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Sailboat - 48N x 89W
thanx steve o

Great reminder Steve - tho’ even better is to cut a couple of weep SLOTS at the mast base, so NO water is retained.
 
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