water in bilge

[Ralph Erickson]

Good news!  Went to the lake yesterday, checked the bilge, and NO WATER in the bilge!  Took her out for a sail, checked the bilge again after the sail, and NO WATER in the blige!  Thank goodness! Sure had me worried!

Ralph

[Gil Weiss]

Great news Ralph . . . I would still keep checking occassionally. At least, in any case, there is not a major issue going on. You know my similat problem five years ago so I can sure relate to how you felt Sunday night.

How did she sail?

This weekend end we have dinner plans with some friends visiting from Florida on Saturday so Carole won't have time after work for a sail. I plan on coming up to the lake late morning for a few hours. Sunday I have to leave town on business. Boy do I hate it when business and social stuff interferes with my sailing!!! AAarrrghhhh!

[K3v1n]

Enjoy the 19 Ralph!

Thanks to TS Barry I found alot of my leaks today.
Spent some time aboard and found leaks from the rub rail, cabin top hatch glide, at least three screws dripping pretty good there. Also a few screws on a cockpit locker hinge and a few along the starboard side genoa track.

Now for the repairs.

-Kevin

[mgoller]

Check the scuppers at the stern.  It could be possible that water lapping up against the stern could dribble past bad sealant.  It would eventually make its way to the bilge.  Also a big source of leakage is a faulty seal around the portholes. 
You can get new seals or use my simple solution.  Smear black rtv silicone sealant around the the old seals with your finger.  Let it sit until it isn't tacky and lightly close the portholes.  The seals are soft, pliable and formed right.