leaks

Ok, I’m at my wits end here and need some help from fellow yachters! Since purchasing our 34T, the windows have been our #1 pest. The previous owner had removed all of them and taped plastic over the openings. Don’t even get me started on removing the seasons old tape residue. But now we’ve...

I've been going through and rebedding deck hardware. Those leaks are easy to find and fix. But I also have a number of small mystery leaks, where water is appearing in the quarter berth, behind the wood planking in the main cabin, and in the closet. Any suggestions for where the water might...

Hello everyone. I am the proud new owner of a 76' 36-c that has a leaking teak hatch. Water is coming in through the seams of the laminated teak boards. I have tried varnishing but I am still getting leaks. Any ideas?Thanks from the Outlier

I recently acquired a 1970 E29. After having some engine work done, my next project is to make the top side area watertight. I'm looking for suggestions as to what kind of sealant to use under the stanchions and bow and stern rails anchor points. Glazing (bedding)compund? Silicon Caulk, 3m 5200...

Question 1: After a vigorous 6 hour shakedown sail in 30 knots of wind our newly acquired E 38 has developed a hard to track leak that adds an inch an hour of salt water to the bilge level even when the boat is in the slip with engine off and the seacocks closed. The stuffing box and thru hulls...

Hi all, Thought I would pass this along. I had 2 deck leaks on our E333 which were tough to find, 1 in the bow, leaking into the V-berth and one in the head, both starboard side. Finally resolved the problem, after rebedding the bow pulpit, stantions, jib track, etc., which did not help...

Hello All, 4 stanchions on my E29 are set on wood pads and the pads have rotted and are now leaking. I would like to replace these pads and rebed everything. Has anyone done this before and do you have any sketches or dimensions for the wood pad size? Any help would be greatly...

I have a "new to me" 1985 E26. Overall, she's in absolutely stunning condition. Plus, I've been upgrading or replacing many of the systems so that she is as close to a "new" boat as is reasonably possible. Now, I'm starting to drive myself crazy... After a week in the pouring rain, I'll...

Hello All, I am currently under contract to purchase an '83 Ericson 38. Today the marine survey was done on the hard. There were typical old boat issues like old wiring that needs to be organized and secured better, small physical defects, review of previous repairs, etc. The one issue that...

Hallo, for some time my Lewmar portlights -old Standard size 4- have been leaking and the lenses are totally scratched; same for the other 2 portlights (right and left)somewhat larger and aft of size 4 which I understand are custommade by Lewmar especially for Ericson.I replaced all four...

:esad: When I arrived at the NW Ericson Rendezvous my bilge was full of water. Since I had motored all of the way I assumed that it was from my shaft log I pumped it checked the log for drips while the shaft was not turning and found it was not leaking. It being late at night and not wanting to...

On and erIcson 38 I just found that the shower is leaking into the bow under the drawers. There is always water there. Has anyone undertaken this problem and if so are there any suggestions?

With the weather improving a bit in Chesapeake country, I'm starting to tackle some projects on our newly acquired boat. I believe we've got water leaking in through the storage bin/dorade box just forward of the mast. The surveyor noted evidence of moisture in the deck around this area. The...

I am sure I saw a listing for replacement fixed window gaskets but I do not seem to be able to find it on search. Does any one remember where it was available. May be am just having a senior moment (far to young for that). I have found the tape for the frame to cabin seal, but not the glass to...

I have just purchased an 84 30+ and am experiencing water leaks during rainstorms that originate somewhere midships above the cabin table and come out either port or starboard just above the windows. I have unzipped the closest area in the padded roof liner but cannot see where the water is...