I appear to have some leaks that need repaired and could use some list advice on them--I sail a 1995 C&C 36XL/kcb. 1. My companionway sliding hatch leaks at the forward end, near the inside corners of the opening likely coming down from the fixed overhead window that the sliding companionway window hatch slides over. The sliding hatch used to be guided by small teak rails (~ 1/4" x 1/4" x 2 feet (?) mounted on the top or side (don't remember exactly) of the fixed window. These were destroyed over the years by the sliding hatch catching on them and they slowly were torn up so that currently there are no guides. These may also have served to prevent water from entering thru/around the sides of the hatch but I don't know. What does the list say about these regarding their function regarding water ingress? Replacing them would require removing the entire hood assembly which frames the entire hatch, sliding and fixed, so if they have no part in this leak, I can live without these guides. 2.The seal around my chain plate may be leaking since in a serious rain, water comes down the aluminum plate that ties the shrouds to the hull, at least on one side. My guess is that the deck is leaking where the plate goes through. If this penetration is in fact the source of the leak, what is the fix? My guess is that I need to find the leak, determine its extent and rebuild/glass and seal the area where the chain plate penetrate the deck. Given the boat's age, I would probably do both sides even if only one side currently leaks. 3. I have some water dripping from some of the bolt penetrations near or possibly at the metal mast collar--and from an overhead light mounted nearby. The source of the water is nearby but not obvious. Any hints on how to locate source of the leak--it is definitely not associated with any hatch and is likely not from water coming down the mast. The plastic/rubberized mast to mast collar seal will be replaced--it looks good but has been not been replaced in at least 5 years. Thanks in advance, Charlie NelsonWater Phantom
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