1st, of course, you must find the source of the leak which may take 2 sets of
eyes--inside and out.
Just a guess but I would check the base of the companionway 'slides' on that
side as the source of the leak--may take time, lots of water with hatch closed,
etc. as it is when you leave the boat--or maybe just BOLO from the cabin when
its seriously raining.
Also check the sliding hatch cover to be sure that it has the teak rails on top
that direct rainwater water forward under the 'hood' to escape. Also, your boat
may sit in the water with a slight list to port and aft--this would get water
sitting/draining where it looks like it has been.
I had a mysterious leak for years in my aft cabin rear bulkhead that I never
did find. After I had an astute boat mechanic and his assistant look for it, it
turned out the the seal on the cockpit scupper on the port side on the cockpit
was bad and it allowed water to drain around it and onto the bulkhead and down
into the aft cabin cushions.
Good luck.
Charlie NelsonWater Phantom1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb,
-----Original Message-----
From: David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
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Cc: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com>
Sent: Sun, Jan 10, 2021 11:43 am
Subject: Stus-List Repair job
I discovered last Fall that I had an area of the side paneling near the top of
the companionway steps where the wood panel is completely rotted away. I had
not noticed anything until I noticed the hole. I don’t think water has been
leaking through there since I have had the boat, but it is a strange place for
a leak to cause this and I never noticed any wet areas inside the boat.
However it happened, I don’t have any good ideas as to how to repair it (if I
repair it at all). Any suggestions as to what to do? Thanks- Dave
Link to photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CzXqxSqMrtpqPF6RA
S/V Aries1990 C&C 34+New London, CT
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