We own a 1982 Ericson 38 and are headed from Seattle to Mexico. During a crossing of Juan de Fuca we were motoring nose into a 25 knt wind and 4 to 5 wind waves. After taking water over the bow for quite a while we discovered significant amounts of water in the forward portion of the boat. After an inspection of the thru hulls which were fine, discovered that the forward deck locker was filing with water through where the chain passes the cover. Since the bow was under so often, it did not drain so just was dumping gallons of water down the chain pipe to the chain locker.
It did not drain to the bilge, but just flooded out of the lowest draw in the V-birth cabin. I have not taken the chain out of the locker to see if I can find if the chain locker drains to the bilge but wondered if anyone has any insights or suggested modifications that you have done to rectify this issue. Thanks.
It did not drain to the bilge, but just flooded out of the lowest draw in the V-birth cabin. I have not taken the chain out of the locker to see if I can find if the chain locker drains to the bilge but wondered if anyone has any insights or suggested modifications that you have done to rectify this issue. Thanks.