[C320-list] Chasing Leaks, yes starting that convo

[Chris Burti]

Stanchions are a common source for hidden leaks.

Fair winds,
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC
Former C-320 #867

From: Jacob Lang via C320-list
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2024 8:28 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Cc: Jacob Lang
Subject: [C320-list] Chasing Leaks, yes starting that convo

I may regret starting this thread but I’m curious. While my boat is in the water I believe my keel bolts were slightly weeping. The boat is out on the hard now and I’m addressing the slight cracks on the front of the keel using gflex and then additionally I’m resealing the washers around the keel bolts. 

However, my real questions start with what I’m still chasing. I seem to have a fresh water coming in during storms. It’s been about three months that it’s been on the hard so the accumulation of about 2 to 3 gallons is a bit concerning. I think I’ve traced a leak down to at least one window. ( the one in the cockpit starboard side facing aft). However that can’t be the only source. Anyone have any ideas to start tracing? I’m wondering if the lockers are leaking to the bilge. Any thoughts to begin the hunt would be appreciated. 

VR 
Jacob