Stus-List Rain inside mast?
I have never had any significant leakage that runs down my mast in the 28 years that I have owned my boat. Occasionally, I have some small leaks in a heavy downpour. When you think about it, the opening for halyard exits are downward and not much rain water can get in at that point. I would think that if you can actually hear a stream of water running down the inside of your mast, there must be a major (and unusual) hole somewhere on your mast. I doubt that you could hear a stream of water coming from the normal small sources of leakage on your mast, unless you have many more holes than a normal boat--Do you have mast steps? Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 CC Landfall 38 - Hull #230) email: dainyr...@icloud.com blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com There is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. --Kenneth Grahame ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List Rain inside mast?
I've been trying for months to figure out where all the fresh water in the bilge is coming from. I re fastened o rings and washers for the single water tank and today while on board on the pouring rain, it sounded like a current of water coming down the inside of the mast. The mast step was filled with rain water and going into the bilge but there was no leak thru the mast collar. Where is the rain getting in? Barbara H. Fellers ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Rain inside mast?
Your halyard boxes are open and water will run in there Sent from Joe Bognar On Sep 15, 2014, at 8:42 PM, Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I've been trying for months to figure out where all the fresh water in the bilge is coming from. I re fastened o rings and washers for the single water tank and today while on board on the pouring rain, it sounded like a current of water coming down the inside of the mast. The mast step was filled with rain water and going into the bilge but there was no leak thru the mast collar. Where is the rain getting in? Barbara H. Fellers ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Rain inside mast?
The bane of every keel stepped sailors existence. All the holes in the mast where the halyards exit and enter. And of course, the water runs down the halyards and builds up as it enters the holes. Wild Bill div Original message /divdivFrom: Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com /divdivDate:09/15/2014 8:42 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Cc List cnc-list@cnc-list.com /divdivSubject: Stus-List Rain inside mast? /divdiv /divI've been trying for months to figure out where all the fresh water in the bilge is coming from. I re fastened o rings and washers for the single water tank and today while on board on the pouring rain, it sounded like a current of water coming down the inside of the mast. The mast step was filled with rain water and going into the bilge but there was no leak thru the mast collar. Where is the rain getting in? Barbara H. Fellers ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Rain inside mast?
Barbara. Via the halyard exits. I have the issue with Honey's mast. Say hello to Chip for me Jack Fitzgerald Savannah, GA On Sep 15, 2014, at 20:42, Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I've been trying for months to figure out where all the fresh water in the bilge is coming from. I re fastened o rings and washers for the single water tank and today while on board on the pouring rain, it sounded like a current of water coming down the inside of the mast. The mast step was filled with rain water and going into the bilge but there was no leak thru the mast collar. Where is the rain getting in? Barbara H. Fellers ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Rain inside mast?
Like the replies so far, lots of places for rain to get in and run to the bilge via a keel stepped mast. I don't worry about it but if it really bothers you, seal the halyard exit plates where they meet the mast. You may have to drill out rivets and refasten them to do it properly. Look at any cable entries, VHF, Anchor light, Windex light, etc. Seal them and put a drip loop on them. That is, configure them so the cable runs down then turns up into the opening in the mast. You'll still have leaks from the masthead sheaves, axles, any halyard entries, and from condensation. If you work hard, you may be able to eliminate 70% of the rain. You'll never get it all. In my opinion, not worth the effort. Dennis C. On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 7:42 PM, Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I've been trying for months to figure out where all the fresh water in the bilge is coming from. I re fastened o rings and washers for the single water tank and today while on board on the pouring rain, it sounded like a current of water coming down the inside of the mast. The mast step was filled with rain water and going into the bilge but there was no leak thru the mast collar. Where is the rain getting in? Barbara H. Fellers ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
