We have noticed that our cockpit lockers are leaking around the teak combing - has anyone had this problem and how have you addressed it. Also, has anyone removed them and resealed them?
boatcomo@aol.com
Leaking cockpit lockers
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Joe Sankey
Re: Leaking cockpit lockers
Will:We have noticed that our cockpit lockers are leaking around the teak combing - has anyone had this problem and how have you addressed it. Also, has anyone removed them and resealed them?
It is not unusual for water to seep between the coaming and the fiberglass, then through screw holes into locker. I'd recommend carefully removing any old caulk, then masking prior to using a flexible caulk (Boatlife, Sikkaflex) to close the openings again. It isn't uncommon for folks to take coamings off, but it is likely unnecessary.
Joe
sankey@gulftel.com
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Larry DeMers
Re: Leaking cockpit lockers
We had the same problem years ago now, and cured it completely by attaching a length of aluminum L-Channel (1/2 in. stock) across the top of the cockpit locker. This kept water from entering the lockers between the teak coaming and the locker lid at the hinged edge.
The 1/2 in. L-channel stock is positioned to clear the cockpit cover, and to be hidden by the cockpit cover when it is closed. It reroutes water to the side of the locker cover, where there are deep channels to aid in the runoff.
Hope this helps,
Larry DeMers
s/v DeLaMer
Cape Dory 30
demers@sgi.com
The 1/2 in. L-channel stock is positioned to clear the cockpit cover, and to be hidden by the cockpit cover when it is closed. It reroutes water to the side of the locker cover, where there are deep channels to aid in the runoff.
Hope this helps,
Larry DeMers
s/v DeLaMer
Cape Dory 30
We have noticed that our cockpit lockers are leaking around the teak combing - has anyone had this problem and how have you addressed it. Also, has anyone removed them and resealed them?
demers@sgi.com
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mcawthor@bellatlantic.net
Re: Leaking cockpit lockers
Will,
My CD36 used to have a problem with the combings in the cockpit seat lockers. There are a few screws from the back side and then just careful prying to get it loose. I found a path that had no sealant, just dirt. I carfully cleaned and masked everything and re-sealed it. The lockers stay dry now.
Matt
mcawthor@bellatlantic.net
My CD36 used to have a problem with the combings in the cockpit seat lockers. There are a few screws from the back side and then just careful prying to get it loose. I found a path that had no sealant, just dirt. I carfully cleaned and masked everything and re-sealed it. The lockers stay dry now.
Matt
We have noticed that our cockpit lockers are leaking around the teak combing - has anyone had this problem and how have you addressed it. Also, has anyone removed them and resealed them?
mcawthor@bellatlantic.net
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Geoff Safron
Re: Leaking cockpit lockers
Hi, Larry; Commedia has the same problem; I don't think the coaming is the culprit, but overflow in the "trench" around the locker lip; sounds like your L-channels are the ticket, but I can't quite visualize where you've got them; do you have any pictures?
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