I am looking for some information on where a leak may be, and any short cuts on how to verify ifthe leak is where we may think it is! Periodically I'll find the side rail shelves in the v-berth and in the main salon soaking wet, sometimes not so wet. I haven't been the owned long enough to determine the pattern (after a driving rain; moderate heavy weather sailing; etc.). The PO thinks it's the grab rails that haven't been rebedded in over 5 years, or the toe rail or maybe the 'shoe box' joint between the two halves. I am of the inclination it might be near the mast step, and migrating down toward the shelves (more so on the port side than the starboard side). While redoing the "bright work" on the teak grab rails, I found one bung very loose and the wood screw head quite rusty, if this is of any help in the way of a hint. The boat is not yet in the water this year, as I am still waiting on the yard to reinstall the drive shaft and the engine. Thanks, Bob
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Brett
You might also check.......
the lifeline stanchions. I have had to rebed mine to eliminate similar leaks. Its not a big job to rebed them, and you might add backing plates or at least large washers underneath (my 78 H30 had nothing on the backside).
the lifeline stanchions. I have had to rebed mine to eliminate similar leaks. Its not a big job to rebed them, and you might add backing plates or at least large washers underneath (my 78 H30 had nothing on the backside).
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Bob Talley
H27 Leaks
I found while sailing in heavy seas that the joint between the anchor locker and the v-berth leaked. Easy to fix with a little epoxy. Also had similar leaks with grab rails and the teak sliders for the main hatch.
I found while sailing in heavy seas that the joint between the anchor locker and the v-berth leaked. Easy to fix with a little epoxy. Also had similar leaks with grab rails and the teak sliders for the main hatch.
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Kent Johnson
Leaking ports
My 36 has had standing water on V-berth and many of the shelves when left shut during the week, specifically in colder weather. I found two items: 1) my ports leaked like sieves when it rained and I quick fixed them with silicon until I get new ports and 2) temperature difference caused condensation. Especially in the winter months (although CA coast can be cold year around)the side of the boat that gets the most sunlight has less condensating water. The dark side of the boat has the appearance of rain dripping from the roof inside when cold. Only good ventilation and warmth are able to handle this problem.
My 36 has had standing water on V-berth and many of the shelves when left shut during the week, specifically in colder weather. I found two items: 1) my ports leaked like sieves when it rained and I quick fixed them with silicon until I get new ports and 2) temperature difference caused condensation. Especially in the winter months (although CA coast can be cold year around)the side of the boat that gets the most sunlight has less condensating water. The dark side of the boat has the appearance of rain dripping from the roof inside when cold. Only good ventilation and warmth are able to handle this problem.
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Henry Barousse
Suspicious of Mast Step?
Your suspicion may be warrented if there is any compression of the deck and core material under the mast. This can be verified with a straight edge laid along the deck at the base of the mast. If any deformation is detected, confirm whether there has been any settling of the compression post -- check for buckling of cabin sole and support from cabin sole to keel in bilge.
Your suspicion may be warrented if there is any compression of the deck and core material under the mast. This can be verified with a straight edge laid along the deck at the base of the mast. If any deformation is detected, confirm whether there has been any settling of the compression post -- check for buckling of cabin sole and support from cabin sole to keel in bilge.
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red coles
portlites
I too have a h27 and the same problem in the past. I found the trouble was leaking portlites. cleaned external seam around them and caulked with silicone. Leak gone. Good luck red
I too have a h27 and the same problem in the past. I found the trouble was leaking portlites. cleaned external seam around them and caulked with silicone. Leak gone. Good luck red
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Ray
Toe rail
I too had the same leak in my 27'. actually the previous owner had a towel stuffed upinside the area of the leak. It was the toe rail. I waited for it to dry and then ran a water hose to isolate the source. I now have a 34' and just corrected the same problem in the salon, but it was the portlights this time. Replaced them all with help of Thrifty Marine. A slow running water hose will usually find it. Sometimes you need to let it run a while. Good luck...
I too had the same leak in my 27'. actually the previous owner had a towel stuffed upinside the area of the leak. It was the toe rail. I waited for it to dry and then ran a water hose to isolate the source. I now have a 34' and just corrected the same problem in the salon, but it was the portlights this time. Replaced them all with help of Thrifty Marine. A slow running water hose will usually find it. Sometimes you need to let it run a while. Good luck...
It's a good time to remove the mast step
Bob: It is a good time to remove the mast step and rebed it. I doubt that this is your problem but it's better to do it now. If you could tie to down to rain or sailing you could probably isolate it easier. The most likely things are the toe rail and the stachions. The toe rail quick fix is to lay down a bead of clear silicone between the deck and the rail. You will also want to have someone help you check all of those bolts. I would life the stachions and rebed each one of them too. Everyone of the previous replys is worth checking out.
Bob: It is a good time to remove the mast step and rebed it. I doubt that this is your problem but it's better to do it now. If you could tie to down to rain or sailing you could probably isolate it easier. The most likely things are the toe rail and the stachions. The toe rail quick fix is to lay down a bead of clear silicone between the deck and the rail. You will also want to have someone help you check all of those bolts. I would life the stachions and rebed each one of them too. Everyone of the previous replys is worth checking out.
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