[C38] Leak in storage area

[Charles@Finn.ws]

That storage area is designed to be very much like a bathtub where water 
can only enter through the top.  Given you were heeled during your trip, 
I would suggest you have a leak in your tub! Probably around the aft 
area where the join is to the hull.  The tabbing in this area appears 
not to be structural and is pretty light.

Best,
Charles Finn
Mighty Quinn  #114
Great Lakes

On 8/15/2022 9:57 PM, Pierre Patino wrote:
>
> Hello
> Just recently I discovered that there was salt water in the storage 
> area under the starboard cabin seats. I want to call this "the cabin 
> starboard lazarettes" but I don't think it's the correct term. It's 
> the volume under the starboard seats in the cabin. So remove the 
> cushions and there are some wooden covers. The water is just at the 
> bottom and can be seen when removing the wooden covers. It's been a 
> couple of "busy" sails lately with 25-30kts of wind and this is the 
> first time I've noticed so much water (4+ inches). Before I go crazy 
> and scuttle the boat, can someone give me a hint on where to start 
> looking for the root cause?
> Thanks!
>
>
>
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