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

[Dan Winsor]

Any decent boat inspection should include use of a moisture meter. This
device will find leaking deck fittings easier than most.
Use caution if you try the leaf blower strategy. Remember it's PSI and
there are a lot of square inches inside the cabin. A little pressure can
yield a lot of force.
Hatches and ports have been my primary sources. Butyl tape for re-bedding
and judicious use of 5200 at the mid frame seal on the ports sealed the
deal, pun intended.
Dan Winsor
Lucky Devil #109

On Fri, Mar 22, 2024, 22:11 Joe Grande via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Jacob, if you are in the cockpit facing aft, the "starboard" hatch is on
> your LEFT! There is no right & left o  your boat; only starboard and port,
> regardless of where you are facing.
> What's more relevant, does your bilge pump work?
>
> Joe Grande
> Whisper, #772
> Lake Union, Seattle
>
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Chasing Leaks, yes starting that convo
>
> When you say hatch, does this include the lockers? I don’t think I have
> any seals there.
>
> Jacob
>
> > On Mar 22, 2024, at 21:52, Troy Dunn via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > If the seal fails, the mast base can leak.   I know some folks tape the
> > base over the winter while hauled out.   Probably not a bad tactic.
> >
> > Any original hatch seals on a hull as old as yours are shot.   If they
> > don’t seal well in the summer they will leak like crazy in the winter.
> >
> > Opening portlights on the saloon are notorious for leaking through the
> > dogs, the seals, etc.
> >
> > Try to see if your deck fills are still bedded well, and of course the
> head
> > clean out.   These ports are close enough to the toe rail that if there
> is
> > a leak path water will literally be rushing into the boat during a deluge
> > and since these are all behind bulkheads and liners….it would be very
> > difficult to spot.
> >
> > Good luck.   Leaks can be a real bear to track down,
> >
> > Troy Dunn
> > Hull#514
>