1979 Catalina 27. it seems I have a very slow trickle of water creeping into my bilge area at the far aft end about a foot past the last keel bolt. when i completely dry out the bilge area with a towel, the ever small trickle is visible. It may only be a quart per day, but it adds up fast. Has anyone experienced this, and if so, can it be repaired from the INSIDE? I'm guessing it may require a haul out to allow it to dry out, but still not sure. any replys welcome.
water leaking into bilge
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Bilge water
Are you saying it is coming up from the keel bolt? Or do you think it is coming from some other area and draining into the bilge sump. I just sealed a minute moisture problem around my aft keel bolt. I never saw any water at all, just signs of moisture (rust) around the bolt. Anyway, if the keel bolt(s) are leaking, it's a little more serious, long term, in your boat, because boats of that vintage used wood in the keel sump and it may rot over time, I think. I'm not sure what the best fix may be in that case, but I have read a lot of information over the years about people digging out the sump area, and filling it in with resin products. Were you able to search the archives? Try searching for “bilge, water, rot” in the Ask A Catalina Owner forum for 2004’. Or try the link This is a start. There is a lot more information available.
Are you saying it is coming up from the keel bolt? Or do you think it is coming from some other area and draining into the bilge sump. I just sealed a minute moisture problem around my aft keel bolt. I never saw any water at all, just signs of moisture (rust) around the bolt. Anyway, if the keel bolt(s) are leaking, it's a little more serious, long term, in your boat, because boats of that vintage used wood in the keel sump and it may rot over time, I think. I'm not sure what the best fix may be in that case, but I have read a lot of information over the years about people digging out the sump area, and filling it in with resin products. Were you able to search the archives? Try searching for “bilge, water, rot” in the Ask A Catalina Owner forum for 2004’. Or try the link This is a start. There is a lot more information available.
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thanks jon for the info... my leak does not appear to be coming from the keel bolt, but the far aft end of the bilge cavity... i can actually see a teeny trickle when i dry it all out.... havent have the time yet to search the archives but will right away... i have read about this thing called the catalina smile where the keel develops a small crack from the hull... fingers crossed...thanks! joe
thanks jon for the info... my leak does not appear to be coming from the keel bolt, but the far aft end of the bilge cavity... i can actually see a teeny trickle when i dry it all out.... havent have the time yet to search the archives but will right away... i have read about this thing called the catalina smile where the keel develops a small crack from the hull... fingers crossed...thanks! joe
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