Structural?

[P100D]

One more “one more question”

I was on the boat this evening. The boat is in the shop so no rain or other moisture. I dried out everything on Friday when I worked on the boat. Today there was some water in bilge area where the keel bolts are. Where could this come from?

Have you looked under the anchor locker for water. In the little cubby front of the v-berth. Maybe from there.

 

[JBissi]

Couple more. Maybe this will help

Hey Guys,
Im planning on opening up the V-berth wall to add air flow and light to the V-Berth.
Ill be cutting only half of it open (avoiding the mast post).
What do you think?
Thanks,
James

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

What boat do you ow. And a photo of what you are describing to do with for a better response

 

[JBissi]

Yes you are right a picture would help ! Its a 1987 hunter 23, i drew the opening in red in the picture attached.
Thanks so much for your advice on this.
James

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

@JBissi

that bulkhead is considered a structural piece to support the deck and mast step. I urge you not to cut anything out of it. As a former dealer, I was Hunter’s too dealer for that boat and in later years helped in the designs of many of thier trailerable sailboats.

 

[JBissi]

@Crazy Dave Condon
Thank you so much for the info, i will leave it as is.
Trully appreciate how helpful fellow sailors are!