Like the replies so far, lots of places for rain to get in and run to the bilge via a keel stepped mast. I don't worry about it but if it really bothers you, seal the halyard exit plates where they meet the mast. You may have to drill out rivets and refasten them to do it properly.
Look at any cable entries, VHF, Anchor light, Windex light, etc. Seal them and put a "drip loop" on them. That is, configure them so the cable runs down then turns up into the opening in the mast. You'll still have leaks from the masthead sheaves, axles, any halyard entries, and from condensation. If you work hard, you may be able to eliminate 70% of the rain. You'll never get it all. In my opinion, not worth the effort. Dennis C. On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 7:42 PM, Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I've been trying for months to figure out where all the fresh water in the > bilge is coming from. I re fastened o rings and washers for the single > water tank and today while on board on the pouring rain, it sounded like a > current of water coming down the inside of the mast. The mast step was > filled with rain water and going into the bilge but there was no leak thru > the mast collar. Where is the rain getting in? > > Barbara H. Fellers > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > >
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