[Rhodes22-list] Inspecting V-berth area for water

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Hi All,

Been off the list getting boat ready and launched here in Cambridge, MD. 

Last Fall I launched my '86/2006 newly purchased R22, sailed it, put away
for night, returned next morning to find water up to cushions in V-berth.
Improperly installed CB cap was culprit and appears I've fixed it - see a
little water on rubber gasket but no accumulation in bilge. Water seems to
be less all the time. (After launch, I had to tighten several bolts quite a
bit more so think path for water created while loose.)

As I'm looking at solar charger mounted on FG flotation area the V-berth
cushions sit on, I noticed "historic" mounting holes in tank that could have
let water into this forward flotation. Can't be much but would like to look.

Boat is ever so slightly bow down (I think) but right now have 80 lb less on
stern (trolling motor vs 9.8 4-cycle).

I don't see any inspection port. Any ideas?

One thought: Drill small holes front and back and push a pointy wooden dowel
down till it stops and look for dampness. I'll choose a hole size easily
plugged.

Brooks 
Cambridge MD
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