[Rhodes22-list] Bilge

[Mitch Mitchell]

I have also discovered water in the bilge whenever the boat is in the rain
and not covered. I have traced it to a window, the vhf connector and water
also shows up in the lazarette. I know that there have been a number of
threads on this before but wondering if there is a consensus on the best
way to seal the small windows? I'm thinking butyl tape but not sure. I've
also had the bilge seem dry but if I lift the bow up water magically
appears and if I dry it and then lower the bow (on trailer) then once again
more water appears as it must be seeping in from other areas. Any input
would be great. Thanks, Mitch

On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 11:36 AM Michael Corley <michael.4591 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I agree with Graham.  "I think I have determined that water leaks in my
> boat are a function of how my boat happens to be feeling at any particular
> time."
> The little bit of water I get in my bilge comes mainly after rainstorms.
> No evidence of leaks  .  .  . of course it could be the 21 year old ports
> and hatches need resetting/replacement.
>
> Mike
> S/V Ranger
> 99 Rhodes
>
> On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 10:40 PM Nancy <njcassie at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> > Had a good rain today and will investigate in the morning. Feel like a
> > detective
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Aug 16, 2020, at 10:18 PM, Tex Hill <Tejas.Hill at outlook.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > You are probably right, I have had similar experience.(:
> > > Tex
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPad
> > >
> > >> On Aug 16, 2020, at 9:05 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca>
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Two seasons ago  I had a variety of leaks in two windows, the
> > companion way, the vent and the lazarette. Any rain at all and the water
> > would flow in. On the otherhand if I ried to locate the leak using a hose
> > and pouring copious amounts of water everywhere that seemed suspect, no
> > water entered the boat. Last year, because of the highwater in lake
> Ontario
> > I was not able to launch and the boat remaind under cover. I committed
> > myself to track down and repair the leaks this year. I strung paper towel
> > everywhere I thought was suspect and waited for a good rain to identify
> the
> > leaks based on the telltale signs left on the paper towel. We have had a
> > number of torrential downpours this year and so far not a drop of water
> in
> > the boat.
> > >>
> > >> I think I have determined that water leaks in my boat are a function
> of
> > how my boat happens to be feeling at any particular time.
> > >>
> > >> Graham Stewart
> > >> Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
> > >> Kingston Ontario
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On
> > Behalf Of Tex Hill
> > >> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 3:53 PM
> > >> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge
> > >>
> > >> My daughter had a subtle leak  that was hard to see how  water got
> into
> > the bilge. They finally traced it to one of the ports, removed the port,
> > caulked It . Problem solved.
> > >> Tex Hill
> > >>
> > >> Sent from my iPad
> > >>
> > >>>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 8:39 PM, Nancy <njcassie at optonline.net> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks
> > >>>
> > >>> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>>
> > >>>>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 9:04 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> It’s likely that something got soaked and water is continuing to
> > seep out slowly into the bilge.  I’d keep an eye on it, but I doubt it’s
> > anything to worry about.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> —Peter
> > >>>>
> > >>>>>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 7:58 PM, Nancy <njcassie at optonline.net>
> wrote:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> We had a lot of water in the bilge after the tropical storm. Pumped
> > it all out. We seem to have 1/2” clear water in the bilge now. Eve. If we
> > pump to dryness, it comes back clear, small amount.  Thoughts?
> > >>>>> Thanks in advance.
> > >>>>> Nancy C
> > >>>>> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> >
> >
>