I don't think it will be the deck cleat as that still wouldn't get into the bouyancy tank - just fill up the bottom of the hull. Mast base is a distinct possibility, any rain on the mast runs right under the cover there so could be finding its way in. I suppose even a slight trickle over a week would end up with a lot of water.
Any idea if the side buoyancy tanks are connected to the front one? If so that would explain why there's water in there too! Otherwise I've got 3 leaks to track down!
Thank you for your help.
Jonathan Daniel
On Sunday, 24 April 2022, 18:48:50 BST, Mike Hamilton <hamilton.w992@...> wrote:
Hi Jonathan
Check the GRP under and around the mast step and check that the screws are a good fit.? Any rain water collecting in this area can leak through directly to the buoyancy tank.
On Sat, 23 Apr 2022 at 17:25, Jonathan Daniel via <jdaniel1000=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all, I'm still having an issue with water getting in to the front bouyancy compartment. I've checked all the keelband screws and re-sealed them but it's still filling up. After some wild weather today it had loads in it. But with the hull dry afterwards nothing is coming back out. Anyone have any idea how the water is still getting in?
I also found water in the side tanks. My old boat is a pre-MD conversion but I have inspection hatches at the rear of the side tanks. Does anyone know if these are connected to the front compartment hence water getting in there, or are these leaking themselves somewhere??
