Sette / 1/4 berth storage drainage?
I have a leak in a certain kind of rain storm. Names like Charlie, and Gaston have provided leak tests, and causing a problem that has popped up a couple other times since I have owned the boat.
The storage 'locker' under the Starboard Sette (or 1/4 berth whatever) gets 1/2" to 1 1/2" of water in it. The port side stays dry.
I am thinking that there mucst have been some provision for dranage originally, but can not seem to figure it out. I could just drill through the board and let it drain onto the sole, but I am wondering if I drilled aft of the cabin (around the battery box) if it might drain there.
I believe the leak is comming from the stbd running light, which will be deleted and glassed in once I re-finish the cabin top later this fall.
Thanks.
This little light of mine.......
I tend to use them, as I do sail after dark fairly regularly.
I have not figured out a good 'temporary' fix, as far as a gasket. The idea of taping them up has crossed my mind, as I could clamp something onto the bow but I think this is just one of a whole series of things pushing me twords pulling the boat, sanding and painting the decks.
My only problem, (and it is not the time or even the expense) is that I kinda enjoy being on the water alot and do not relish the idea sanding, when I could be sailing.
Thanks.