[Rhodes22-list] Resolution of water leaks

[Michael Corley]

Thanks for sharing the pictures.  My 99 Rhodes only has drain holes in the
rear/stern of the cockpit.  One in each seat corner and one center rear of
cockpit floor.

Mike

On Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 10:47 PM Alexis Seigneurin <
alexis.seigneurin at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I just wanted to give an update regarding my previous emails about
> rainwater finding its way into the bilge, and a leaking inspection hatch
> (or anchor hatch) at the bow. The situation has vastly improved thanks to a
> few changes I made!
>
> As a reminder, my boat is sitting on its trailer, but I was pumping a few
> gallons of water from the bilge every 3-4 weeks. It turns out the culprits
> were the drains in cockpit (water would go through the holes, then “ramp”
> under the cockpit seats and eventually drip onto the cabin sole) and the
> support that is used to make a bed in the cockpit (the front one, which is
> screwed right below the companionway). Attaching a picture that shows both
> things.
>
> [Image]
>
> The other water leak was at the bow, with the hatch that was cracked and
> no longer sealed. I covered it up with waterproof tape : the leak has
> completely stopped, and I no longer have condensation in the v-berth. I
> purchased a solar vent as per Mary-Lou’s suggestion and it fits right in.
> I’ve only done a dry fit so far as I want to put some epoxy to protect the
> plywood and it’s too cold to do so these days. I used a router today to
> make a groove where the epoxy will go. The plywood is mostly dry but
> there’s a side where it’s wet. Not delaminated but it needs to dry before I
> can put epoxy. Attaching a couple of pictures of the work in progress.
> [Image][Image]
>
> Today, I found another leak. It’s pretty minor but I will look at fixing
> it anyway. I need to re-bed the black “rail” that holds the hatch. Water
> finds its way along one of the screw, and drips from ceiling of the cabin
> onto the galley.
> [Image]
>
> Lots of fun :)
>
> Alexis
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