Mark: I've had the same leakage from my pendant hole. I stopped the leak with something called Mack's ear plugs, small chunks of sticky silicone that you can form fit around the hole and pendant, creating a nice, tight seal. Because the silicone stays fairly sticky over time, you can use them again and again. The plugs come in a handy plastic case, and you can find them in the eye/ear section of Wal Mart or Walgreens. Good luck in keeping the water out! Gordon St. Paul On Aug 5, 2011, at 3:14 PM, Mark House wrote:
In waves, my 1977 M-17 weeps where the CB pendant comes up from the trunk. I realize this is normal for all centerboard boats with a short trunk. But when the boat heels on a starboard tack, the water runs into the lazaret, then forward under the galley to the hold under the v-berth. Then I tack, and the water runs back from the v-berth under the pilot berth. Then there is no dry hold in the boat. Everything stored under there is wet. I have to remove the cushions and hatch boards and sponge out the water.
This boat sat in a slip for 2 months without a drop of water coming in! So I don't think there are any unusual leaks. I sailed 5 hours, and got about one gallon of water.
Has anyone figured out a solution to this problem?
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