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> In a message dated 12/6/99 7:47:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, etj@nwlink.com
> writes:
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> This must be endemic to P19's. Not enough sealant or none at all is used in
> many fittings. Must be the rush to get them out the door.
>
> Thanks for the list of leaks. I am slowly finding all the ones you
> mentioned. The list will help in finding the rest of them.
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> "Other major rainwater leak reductions occurred when I move the handrails to
> atop the hatch slide guides, allowing me to permanently fill 8 holes in the
> cabintop (though I think some potters came this way). "
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> I have above described leak! I am going to have to cut the inner liner at
> sliding hatch screws to remove and reinstal. They seem to be leaking. I had
> to put a tarp over cabin top to reduce water flow.
>
> Best
> Solar Fry
> member Florida Potter Club on the internet
> West Wight Potter 19 # 1028, "Elusive Margin"
> Sovereign 13 # 12393, "Solar Fry"
> Sunbird 201 # 2W0040, "Volatility Premium"
> Pompano Beach, FL
> Hillsboro Inlet Weather: Temp 80 F
> Rain, wind E 15 - 20 MPH, Seas 4 - 6'
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> Best
>
> << I sealed mine by drilling out the rivets holding the deck plate in place,
> using sealant under the little deck plate, and more globbed around the slot.
> I did all 4 chainplates this way and it has cut down a lot of the water that
> leaks in when it rains. I've been on something of a crusade the last few
> years hunting down rainwater leaks (and I get plenty of opportunity to find
> them here in Seattle!). Other major rainwater leak reductions occurred when
> I move the handrails to atop the hatch slide guides, allowing me to
> permanently fill 8 holes in the cabintop (though I think some potters came
> this way). Another major leak source was Nav lights. On my potter the
> sternlight was mounted atop the transom - water just poured in beneath the
> light. I moved it to a flush-mount unit just under the rubrail on the
> transom, like some of the newer boats. I had to replace my front bicolor
> light because the socket wore out, so I just sealed it real well. I had a
> tiny leak somewhere in the cockpit drain assembly, but I am just putting the
> finishing touches on converting that to a 1.5" drain and I suspect that leak
> will go away when I finally clamp on the hose when the 5200 on the backing
> plates dries. 3/4" hose sure bends a lot easier than 1.5", but I found an
> automotive radiator hose that perfectly does the bends i need to hook up the
> fittings.
>
> I still get some water inside, primarily from condensation (even seems to
> occur when I have the tarp on it!) but it is greatly reduced. In the coming
> weeks I'll eliminate some other known leaks by drilling out the rivets (gosh
> I'm beginning to hate rivets) holding my curtain rods up and gluing the rods
> in place with 3m 5200. I've noticed some tiny drips around the rivet holes
> so I'll repair the gelcoat around these holes.
>
> I've also found that painting the inside of all the lockers with a bright
> white paint (I've been using Minwax exterior polyurethane) really helps find
> the leaks.
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