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Leak Through Fishbox Thru-Hull
I seem to be taking on a significant amount of water through this drain plug....even after taking it out....resealing it with 5200 and tightening the Thru-Hull back up nicely.
I can't figure it out! I am 99.99% sure that it is coming from here...but I could be wrong? I know it's coming from the bow area of the boat...and I can hear a Drip/Running water noise from that general area. Also because of the shape of the hull..the Thru-hull does not sit properly on the outside(the boat having a slight curve to the hull). So, there is a small gap...which WAS filled with 5200. Now, that it still leaks....I'm puzzled. Help...I don't want my boat to sink! I have been aware of the leak...it is slow...but have not been able to detect it's location until recently. Hopefully we can pull it tommorow to fix the leak once and for all. Note: The thru-hull is in excellent condition and is not cracked. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
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Re: Leak Through Fishbox Thru-Hull
I discussed your boat with Capt Chuck yesterday actually. If you are fairly confident that is the source of the water, and based on where you are located (right here in Stuart), run yourself by Wildfire Marine and have Mike fix it. He's located almost directly across the street from Crowder Rods, if you don't know where that is, ask any of the other guys there at FK and they'll give you directions. Give Mike a ring, tell him I gave you his number, and describe the problem - his number is 286-1925.
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Re: Leak Through Fishbox Thru-Hull
Last year we had a similar problem on my dads 23 CC, he was also convinced it was coming from the front, even went as far as having a local glass shop due some repairs to the bottom of the Hull upfront. After the repair, I was sitting in the boat waiting for the tide to change, and could hear the dripping sounds. Turns out it was coming from both thru-hulls in the rear scuppers, they were rotted in the middle. Had them both replaced in about 45 minutes, and there was no more water. Just something to double check.
Dan
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