[C320-list] Reefer drain to sump and Dry Bunk...

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Warren,

I actually have both problems--as Jeff said, condensation from humidity and chilly New England waters is one cause. I too have the leak under the pedestal. My intent was to reseal at the source (one or all of the legs of the binnacle support?) so I don't get corrosion around the steering sheaves. I am curious as to why you drilled holes and what you use them for? Thanks...

Regards,

Jon Vez

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From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com> 

> Jeff, are you sure this is just condensation? What conditions exist on your 
> boat to cause such condensation? 
> 
> When I found my matress wet, I realized it was coming from the steering pedistal 
> cover in the aft cabin. Based on what someone on this list said, I removed the 
> cover to see that the opening cut in the bulkhead was about one inch from the 
> bottom of the cover so that about an inch of water could accumulate. If the 
> screws are not tight or the seal is not, it will slowly drain into the sleeping 
> area and run under the mattresses. I drilled holes in the bulkhead along the 
> inside bottom line of the cover. Then, I put a thin coat of silicone grease on 
> the seal, and screwed it back in. One screw was not tight, and I had to use an 
> over-sized screw. That did stop the leak. 
> 
> That having been said, the various methods to ventilate under mattresses are for 
> a reason. I would tend to think that condensation would need an air temperature 
> well below those of summer: perhaps below 50deg. F. 
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike 
> C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar" 
> Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River 
> Chesapeake Bay