Moisture stains.

Bob607

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Jun 20, 2024
2
Hunter 33 Lake Michigan
These stains were not there prior to the winter. They appear to be from within. Could it be antifreeze leaching from the bilge( part of winterization). Bilge is dry
When the boat is in the water.
 

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PaulK

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Dec 1, 2009
1,353
Sabre 402 Southport, CT
The spot on the keel looks like it is above the joint between the sump and the keel, so there would somehow need to be a path through the hull itself for moisture to get there. Look inside the bilge and see what might be going on. Perhaps there's a crack in a stringer or floor? The moisture aft might somehow be coming through the stern tube or stuffing box. The way it spreads up from there, however, may indicate a problem more similar to the one forward. Rain dripping down the topsides can also create damp patches in the antifouling, but that usually leaves traces showing the path it took.
 

Bob607

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Jun 20, 2024
2
Hunter 33 Lake Michigan
Agree, for the aft stain my original thought was rainwater used the strap to run down to the wet area. It has rained a lot. Gonna give it a week. Once we are past the freezing weather I can pump out the bilge and inspect. Thanks.
 
Jan 7, 2014
443
Beneteau 45F5 51551 Port Jefferson
Condensation? Could the interior of the boat be cold or ice in those areas with warm moist air outside?