[Rhodes22-list] Rain water/Cabin leaks

Mark Kaynor mark at kaynor.org
Mon Mar 14 07:28:09 EST 2005


Sheldon,

Do you keep the boat at a slip or on a mooring? We found last year after
about a week of hurricane generated wind and rain, that Raven had a bit of
water in the bilge. We suspect it was blown in through the hatch - the boat
was in a slip and wasn't able to head naturally into the wind.

Mark Kaynor

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Sheldon Green
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rain water/Cabin leaks

At the end of the sailing season we had a week of torrential rain and
experienced wet cabin cushions (not V-Berth).  Can anyone suggest what the
most likely areas for leaks may be, and recommended solutions? 
We're considering the following: Caulking all windows and points where the
handrails are attached to the main cabin. We have 3 solar panels one mounted
on the pop top and 2 mounted on the roof of the cabin are these potential
areas for leaks as well?

Is this a good starting point?  Are there other areas we should be looking
at?  We're planning on using Marine grade silicone caulking.

All suggestions greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

Sheldon Green 

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