I discovered an area behind iron I-beam under the mast that doesn't drain to the bilge. You can only imagine the science projects I cleaned out... Is there some reason for this design? There is a keel bolt under there, so I can't fill it up with anything. I would prefer to have it drain to the "main bilge" area. The I-beam hasd retained most of its mass. I don't want to just 'paint it & forget it'...Any Ideas on drainage ???
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Dead water
I'm not familiar with the model, but just a couple of thoughts... Can you drill a limber hole anywhere connecting that "secret compartment" to the "main bilge"? Will a small secondary manual bilge pump fit? If not, install a removable floor access port so you can inspect it pump it out by hand regularly. But the more important question is: Should that water be there if there was no design for its removal, or do you have a leak from above that is causing it, and should be addressed.
I'm not familiar with the model, but just a couple of thoughts... Can you drill a limber hole anywhere connecting that "secret compartment" to the "main bilge"? Will a small secondary manual bilge pump fit? If not, install a removable floor access port so you can inspect it pump it out by hand regularly. But the more important question is: Should that water be there if there was no design for its removal, or do you have a leak from above that is causing it, and should be addressed.
Me too!
I have the same issue on a '79 Hunter 30. I have found a removable panel under the carpet that allows access to this area for drying. Once dry, I don't have a problem with it unless my main bilge pump isn't working. How bad is your I-beam rusted? Any thoughts of replacement? Oh BTW, there is a keel bolt up there. Mike
I have the same issue on a '79 Hunter 30. I have found a removable panel under the carpet that allows access to this area for drying. Once dry, I don't have a problem with it unless my main bilge pump isn't working. How bad is your I-beam rusted? Any thoughts of replacement? Oh BTW, there is a keel bolt up there. Mike
I-beam repair
I just bought a 1979 H-30 this year. The I-bem was completely rusted out and the deck collapsed about 3 inches around the mast. I had and extensive repair job done that included replacing the entire compression post and I-beam with a single 5" round aluminum post. Then encased the post in a new teak box and hinged the head door forward. It was an expensive job - about $2700.00 total; but the boat is better than new. You could probably do something similar for closer to $800.00. Don't sail around with a weak I - beam! good luck! Sam
I just bought a 1979 H-30 this year. The I-bem was completely rusted out and the deck collapsed about 3 inches around the mast. I had and extensive repair job done that included replacing the entire compression post and I-beam with a single 5" round aluminum post. Then encased the post in a new teak box and hinged the head door forward. It was an expensive job - about $2700.00 total; but the boat is better than new. You could probably do something similar for closer to $800.00. Don't sail around with a weak I - beam! good luck! Sam
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