[C320-list] Mysterious water leak C320 Hull 78

[Jeff Brown]

Guys,
Thanks for all the ideas, I have my next weekend (or two) cut out for me.
Best regards,

Jeffrey Brown
(949) 350-5123




On Oct 2, 2012, at 5:59 PM, Pat Ireland wrote:

> Jeff
> 
> The strut flange is the logical point of concern, but it seems odd that
> there would be no moisture around the packing gland if the leak was from
> the strut flange.  It looks like the packing gland is lower than the strut
> flange.
> 
> Two water sources in the area that you describe would be the raw water
> intake for the engine and galley sink thru hulls.   A thru hull may be
> closed, but if the valve is leaking and the hose is compromised at some
> point, you would have a leak.  You could remove the hoses from the thru
> hulls to verify that they are in fact shut off.
> There is also an air gap on the Port side.  It should only leak if the
> duckbill is backwards/clogged and the engine is running, but maybe I have
> that wrong and it's easy to ckeck.
> 
> Chris has suggested talcom powder to trace a leak.  We have used paper
> towels.  The news paper that was suggested may be stiff enough to feed into
> an area where you can't see.
> 
> Good luck on your troubleshooting.
> 
> Pat, 801