Ponding Water at Toe Rail - O'day 302

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Apr 28, 2005
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Oday 302 Lake Perry, KS
I just purchased a 88 O'day 302 and have a problem with water ponding at the toe rail about 8 feet from the stern. This occurs on both sides of the boat. Apparently the design of the boat just won't allow the water to run aft. I've considered cutting a small drainage notch or two into the aluminum toe rail. The ponded water seeps into the edge of the toe rail/deck joint and then seeps into the lazarette and the aft cabin. A couple of questions: Is this a common situation and is there a simple way to correct this? Has anyone removed their toe rail, caulked under the edge and then replaced the toe rail? Any tricks to that someone could pass along? Would 3M 4200 be the right sealant? Thanks very much for your help and ideas.
 
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Jeff

My 1989 322

Does the same thing. I have not had a leak at that point (yet). Removing the toe rail would be a big deal. Lots of small bolts and nuts, and very hard to get to in some cases. Good Luck. Jeff
 
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