My CD26 has had a slow leak somewhere that until now I have not been able to locate. I've suspected thru hulls, leaking ports, leaky chain plates, etc. Early this summer, there were a couple of occasions where the bilge filled within a week's time. Then most of the summer things stayed dry. Now, in the last week, the bilge is filling within a day or two. Being a major procrastinator, I've have yet to install the electric bilge pump I bought in June.
Due to spring flooding in this part of the country, I was launched in early may before I was able to do any prep work, so my memory of the hull dates back to last year. Rather than have the marina pull the boat, I made the decision to leave it and enjoy the spring and summer off. Now I'm starting to regret it.
It appears that the leak might be towards the aft end of the keel where the rudder is attached. If I stick my head down in the bilge and shine a light, I can almost make out a trickle of water coming in. Does anyone have any ideas about this? Is this a possibility given the CD26's construction? Assuming I end my season early, how do I get at fixing it and what is the proper fix?
Rich
s/v Shearwater
Stillwater, MN
rpassmore42@hotmail.com
Leaky boat
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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D. Stump, Hanalei
Re: Leaky boat
Captain Commanding Shearwater,
Sir, you didn't say what type of engine she has. Could it be the shaft log? Shaft logs were typically a light piece of fiberglas tubing, moulded to the hull, that the black shaft log hose attached to. The cutlass bearing is at the outside end of the tube, and the stuffing box is attached to the forward end of the black hose. If that fiberglas tube is cracked, it can fail completely and it WILL sink your boat! Get a strong flashlight or better yet your floodlight, shine it back to were the bilge fairs together at the narrowest point. If there is a stream of water there, it IS the shaft log. If so, time to pull the boat! You may be able to access the area to shine the light by leaning in over the top of the engine, takes a little squessing, but can be done.
Good luck and hope this helps....
Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei CD-30 "1"
Sir, you didn't say what type of engine she has. Could it be the shaft log? Shaft logs were typically a light piece of fiberglas tubing, moulded to the hull, that the black shaft log hose attached to. The cutlass bearing is at the outside end of the tube, and the stuffing box is attached to the forward end of the black hose. If that fiberglas tube is cracked, it can fail completely and it WILL sink your boat! Get a strong flashlight or better yet your floodlight, shine it back to were the bilge fairs together at the narrowest point. If there is a stream of water there, it IS the shaft log. If so, time to pull the boat! You may be able to access the area to shine the light by leaning in over the top of the engine, takes a little squessing, but can be done.
Good luck and hope this helps....
Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei CD-30 "1"
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Ed Haley
Re: Leaky boat
Dave is right on the money with this one (not that he was off it regarding other solutions). The leaking shaft log or stuffing box will only get worse with time on the water. I'd give it immediate attention.
eghaley@twcny.rr.com
eghaley@twcny.rr.com
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Bill
Re: Leaky boat
I assume that this is the outboard model not a 26D!!! Therefore the stuffing box/log shaft could not be the problem, UNLESS it is the rudder post log (or whater ever its called) is leaking. But if it is a steady stream maybe its the scuppers or another hose (ie galley sink).
Good Luck
Bill
S/V Rhapsody (the Orginal)
CD25D@rhapsodysails.com
Good Luck
Bill
S/V Rhapsody (the Orginal)
Rich wrote: My CD26 has had a slow leak somewhere that until now I have not been able to locate. I've suspected thru hulls, leaking ports, leaky chain plates, etc. Early this summer, there were a couple of occasions where the bilge filled within a week's time. Then most of the summer things stayed dry. Now, in the last week, the bilge is filling within a day or two. Being a major procrastinator, I've have yet to install the electric bilge pump I bought in June.
Due to spring flooding in this part of the country, I was launched in early may before I was able to do any prep work, so my memory of the hull dates back to last year. Rather than have the marina pull the boat, I made the decision to leave it and enjoy the spring and summer off. Now I'm starting to regret it.
It appears that the leak might be towards the aft end of the keel where the rudder is attached. If I stick my head down in the bilge and shine a light, I can almost make out a trickle of water coming in. Does anyone have any ideas about this? Is this a possibility given the CD26's construction? Assuming I end my season early, how do I get at fixing it and what is the proper fix?
Rich
s/v Shearwater
Stillwater, MN
CD25D@rhapsodysails.com
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Boyd
Re: Leaky boat
Hi Rich...
My CD 30 MkII has recently developed a leak which only flows while the boat is moving.... I traced it to the stuffing box on the top of the rudder shaft. Tightening the nuts has not helped. Like you I am waiting for the next convienent haul out to replace the and rubber tube. The leak is on the back side of the packing since the rudder shaft angles back... hard to spot.
Good hunting.. Boyd
My CD 30 MkII has recently developed a leak which only flows while the boat is moving.... I traced it to the stuffing box on the top of the rudder shaft. Tightening the nuts has not helped. Like you I am waiting for the next convienent haul out to replace the and rubber tube. The leak is on the back side of the packing since the rudder shaft angles back... hard to spot.
Good hunting.. Boyd
Rich wrote: My CD26 has had a slow leak somewhere that until now I have not been able to locate. I've suspected thru hulls, leaking ports, leaky chain plates, etc. Early this summer, there were a couple of occasions where the bilge filled within a week's time. Then most of the summer things stayed dry. Now, in the last week, the bilge is filling within a day or two. Being a major procrastinator, I've have yet to install the electric bilge pump I bought in June.
Due to spring flooding in this part of the country, I was launched in early may before I was able to do any prep work, so my memory of the hull dates back to last year. Rather than have the marina pull the boat, I made the decision to leave it and enjoy the spring and summer off. Now I'm starting to regret it.
It appears that the leak might be towards the aft end of the keel where the rudder is attached. If I stick my head down in the bilge and shine a light, I can almost make out a trickle of water coming in. Does anyone have any ideas about this? Is this a possibility given the CD26's construction? Assuming I end my season early, how do I get at fixing it and what is the proper fix?
Rich
s/v Shearwater
Stillwater, MN