Leaky Catalina 22

[John Evans]

> Hello folks,> > This may not be the appropriate place, but, here goes.> I own a 1976 Catalina 22.> I've owned it for 13 years, and I love it.> I have one small problem.> When I run under power (Outboard Yamaha-6), water enters the bilge.> From where I don't really know, because I can't see it.> In an hour's motoring, 15-20 gallons will enter.> Then I have to spend ten minutes or more pumping out the bilge.> > I had the bottom painted last October, and I asked my mechanic(Mainsail> Marine, Chesnee, SC) to try to correct the problem. He tried, but didn't> get it fixed. He thinks there is a hole in the slot where the swing keel is> stored when raised.> He said it would be so tight inside the slot, that we wasn't sure he would> be able to fix it. He was right.> > Any answers or suggestions?> > Thanks,> > John Evans> Evans Engineering Associates> 744 Sunset Blvd Suite 203> West Columbia, SC 29169> 803-791-1446> FAX 803-791-1861> email jevans@evansengr.com>

 

[Joe Voss]

Leaky C-22

Hi I recently did a overhaul to my whole keel and would whole-heartly recommend that just because of the age of your boat. And while you have the keel out you could inspect/repair that keel trunk. Also, the lock down pins are famous for leaking, but not anywhere that much/hr. If your boat is leaking 15-20 gallons/hour under any situation, it is not sea-worthy and should be corrected before Sailing again, IMHO. Catalina direct has all the parts and even a video to show you how to do the keel. Fair Winds.....Joe V.

 

[g]

stop the leak

I had a terrible leak in my 1979 Cat 22. I looked all over for it and discovered it was the lower gudgeon hinge of the rudder. Removed it and installed silicone and the bildge was dry as a bone.Of course this is only one of 120,000,000 possible water entry locations on a Cat 22. Good luck in your search.

 

[Jay Beery]

Leaks!

John,One more place you might look if you only take on water under outboard power and not sail. Check the large rubber hose between the keel winch and the hull under the cockpit. Under power you may just push enough water up there to cause that kind of intake in an hour. Do not remove this hose while she is in the water or you really will have a leak!!!!Good Luck,Jay