[Rhodes22-list] Probable leak in Bow Railing

[Rory Orkin]

I have used that method on lwindow leaks in the house.. Soulds like a lot of
work but I will probably try it in the bow . Really no other way I guess 

bobmellor wrote:
> 
> Roy
> I don't know if it is practical in your case, but when I "gutted" my boat
> cabin I "puffed" a light coating of cornstarch baby powder onto all
> suspect surfaces...   any water intrusion left a telltale track in the
> powder so it could be traced to the source.  Worked well for me.
> Bob M 
> 
> 
> 
> Rory Orkin wrote:
>> 
>>  I found water under the bow cushions last fall  when I put the boat up.
>> It has been shrink wrapped all winter. So it has had a chance to dry.. It
>> soon will be a good time to unwrap and go over everything
>>               I thought it might be condensation.. Perhaps it is but I
>> have has a persistant small water in the bilge issue as long as I have
>> had the boat.. Stan thinks it may be rain getting into the bow from the
>> Forward Railing.
>> Anyone had any experience tracking down such a leak ?? What would you
>> reccomend as a fix re bedding/ or using marine tex and redoing the
>> holes.. etc..
>> 
> 
> 

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