hi, i have my hunter 310. she is out of water. i completly dried out my bilge compartments last week. today i noticed about a half inch of water back in bilge with float.since batteries are out im concerned. where are places i should look and is this amount a concern.... thanks alanp
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Limber Holes
Your boat is probably sitting in it's cradle or on stands in a slightly different attitude than in the water. It is not unusual for most boats to have some water trapped behind structural ribs that will not drain to the bilge sump due to inadequate or non-existant limber holes. Besides doing all you can to open or add those that are accessible, not much short of major surgery will get the rest. If you drill out or add holes, be sure to thouroughly seal them afterward to prevent water from entering structural wood or voids. Adequate ventilation of the entire interior and use of dessicants will do a lot of good in helping to minimize this problem.
Your boat is probably sitting in it's cradle or on stands in a slightly different attitude than in the water. It is not unusual for most boats to have some water trapped behind structural ribs that will not drain to the bilge sump due to inadequate or non-existant limber holes. Besides doing all you can to open or add those that are accessible, not much short of major surgery will get the rest. If you drill out or add holes, be sure to thouroughly seal them afterward to prevent water from entering structural wood or voids. Adequate ventilation of the entire interior and use of dessicants will do a lot of good in helping to minimize this problem.
or it could be
could be a fresh water leak, tank hoses or pump too. or if your tank is drained it may have been some spilled in the process? just thoughts. has it been raining where you are, how bout rain down the mast?
could be a fresh water leak, tank hoses or pump too. or if your tank is drained it may have been some spilled in the process? just thoughts. has it been raining where you are, how bout rain down the mast?
doubt it's leaking
310 is a lot better built than older models, so I doubt it's leaking from anything structural. But if a hatch were open... If problem persists, try scattering talcu powder at key places to see if water runs downhill. Or you could be losing your mind. Boats are endless fun.
310 is a lot better built than older models, so I doubt it's leaking from anything structural. But if a hatch were open... If problem persists, try scattering talcu powder at key places to see if water runs downhill. Or you could be losing your mind. Boats are endless fun.
I agree with Bill O'D
If you are crazy you can just go get some professional help. This will no doubt be cheaper then a boat specialist.
If you are crazy you can just go get some professional help. This will no doubt be cheaper then a boat specialist.
This is gross but....
I don't know if you are in a lake or bay or gulf. I suggest you stick your finger in the water and taste it. You will get a better idea if you know what kind of wather it is, here in fla you figure out real quick if it is salt water
I don't know if you are in a lake or bay or gulf. I suggest you stick your finger in the water and taste it. You will get a better idea if you know what kind of wather it is, here in fla you figure out real quick if it is salt water
Smell before you taste.
It could be a leaky sanitation hose or tank. Chances are it is water that was trapped in the sole/hull liner. We keep a dehumidifier plugged in to shore power. It prevents mildew and gets rid of pooled water.
It could be a leaky sanitation hose or tank. Chances are it is water that was trapped in the sole/hull liner. We keep a dehumidifier plugged in to shore power. It prevents mildew and gets rid of pooled water.
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