Sail question

[Lori1818]

Re: what to do?

Well, hopefully it is a very small leak, if one at all. It is possible, since it was in dry dock since August with the hatch latch undone (I could have sworn I screwed that thing down darn it), that it is rain and condensation. We cleared the water last night, but haven't gotten out there yet this morning to check on it. It is a centerboard/keel. We are definitely not ignoring the water inside the boat, as it was unexpected.

 

[jibes138]

O'day 22

You don't have many penetrations to the hull in a small boat with an outboard so not many things can leak. You probably have a through hull to empty your sink and other than that as noted the centerboard trunk. Here is another thought. i had a Catalina 25 and the first year I was getting some water in the bilge, I traced it to a loose rudder gudgeon that would only be submerged while sailing. This is the little bracket that the pins on your rudder go in to allow it to pivot. So check that also to see if the screws are loose. If they are get some stainless nylon insert nuts so after you tighten them they won't loosen up.
Some old boats used very cheap gate valves on through hulls, these are the valves that look like the ones on your garden hose connection to the house. My Catalna 25 had these, Mine never leaked but the potential is there, so check that out. Does the boat have a depth instrument or a speed instrument? These are often installed by putting holes in the boat and could leak.
Best of luck with your new toy, sailing is a blast unless there is no wind, and make sure the boom never hits you or anyone else in the head!!! This is very dangerous. Enjoy.
Dave

 

[Lori1818]

I think we determined that there is no leak at all, or if there is it is minimal. The water in the boat was from the hatch being open during a wild rainstorm last week. I spent most of the evening last night cleaning things, today I am going to treat the walls for the mildew that has formed, and clean and oil the teak railings. My slip-neighbor is going to make sure my lines are all as tight as they need to be. I can't wait to get her out! (oh ahd the boom info?? Yeah, been there, done that, luckily I was wearing a life vest. That was a lesson learned the hard way!)