[C320-list] Water in the Bilge & some from Solar Fans

[Ade Bateman]

It took me about three years to find and seal all the places that water was getting in from rain. Here are the various places I had to fix (in rough order by how much water came in):

* Stanchions - I had to remove and reseal three stanchions
* Emergency tiller plate - this was a big one and took several attempts to fix - not only was there a leak from the gasket but also between deck and plate
* Cockpit shower assembly - there was a crack in the plastic that allowed (a lot of) rain water to drip inside
* Portlights - I removed and resealed two new-style Lewmar portlights (presumably updated by previous owner) and replaced one old-style Lewmar portlight
* Genoa track - I had a small leak from a couple of bolts for the genoa track
* Handrail - I had a small leak over the galley from one of the bolts holding the handrail on the cabin top
* Water tank vent - there was a small leak where the aft-water tank vent went through the hull - I replaced the vent and resealed
* Chain plates - there was a small leak from around one of the chain plates that I resealed
* Cowl vent - this was the last one I found - there was a tiny leak around both cowl vents on the transom - I could probably have left this but was happier once I sealed it

Now, knock on wood, the bilge is dry even after heavy rain.

Ade.

ARTHUR GATES wrote:
> Another source of leaks could be the emergency tiller plate near the binnacle if the rubber gasket is worn. Rollie  #182
> 
> > On January 26, 2019 at 10:04 AM Dave Cushman <ittips99 at comcast.net> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > Leaking portlights for sure would be one source. After changing the 
> > Lewmars I have had no issues. Also check to see there are no leaks in 
> > the fresh water system under the galley sink. I had a dripping fitting 
> > from the pressure water near the hot water heater that contributed to a 
> > nuisance water in the bilge, but once I changed a few things it was all 
> > good and tight.
> > 
> > Good  luck.
> > 
> > Dave
> > 
> > It Tips #631