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

[Ferris Wills]

Hi,

On Argo (#505), I’ve found and repaired fresh water leaks in the following places:
Front and main cabin hatches (bedding, seals and dogs!)
All four main cabin ports (seals and dogs)
Head hatch (dogs only)
Both water tank seals
Emergency tiller seal
Transom shower (this one was tricky to find)
Pedestal guard feet
Hot water heater
Being on the boat in a real pour is essential!  I’m happy to report that this winter (despite lots of rain), my boat has stayed dry! 

Hope this helps,

Ferris Wills

Typos by iPhone

> On Mar 22, 2024, at 5:27 PM, Jacob Lang via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> 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