more leaks

garycorbett · #1 03-20-2009, 06:57 PM

My 76 V20 is leaking more than just the drain hole; it seems to take more in during cruising in rough water - could it be coming in around the aluminum rub rail????? Any other ideas? Thanks Gary

RWilson2526 · #2 03-20-2009, 08:32 PM

I've heard that the seam between the cap and the hull under the rub rail is THE most common source of leaks. Would make sense too if you get more riding in rough water. Sounds like its time for new caulk

Mulv80 · #3 03-20-2009, 09:35 PM

Check around the Winch Eye doo-hickey thingie, you know where you attach the winch cable. I know I had to tighten and real caulk mine.

tsubaki · #4 03-21-2009, 04:17 AM

Do you have a head?
The thru hulls there (or any other location) could be cracked or leaking.

Franco · #5 03-21-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsubaki

Do you have a head?
The thru hulls there (or any other location) could be cracked or leaking.

Of course he has a head! Ya think he's from Sleepy Hollow or something??

tsubaki · #6 03-21-2009, 03:39 PM

Thanks, Franco.
But I was talkin about where you sit the OTHER END that a bunch of crap comes out of!

garycorbett · #7 03-21-2009, 08:02 PM

I have a big head and a little head but no sh+t head

garycorbett · #8 03-21-2009, 08:04 PM

What will be the best caulk for this job? The water must be running down under the inner because there is no water running down the INSIDE that i can see

steplift20 · #9 03-21-2009, 08:32 PM

how about bilge outlet?I have 2 but the front one is disconected or if you get water on the front deck it could be getting in by the hatch