Possible leak in the traveler

[mel low]

I have haul # 162 an 86. I have a leak where water comes out of a crack in the ventilator and drips onto the chart table. The water is brown so it must be traveling through the wood. I believe the leak maybe from the screws that attach the traveler. I removed the nut and washer from the 9" bolt that is the through bolt and got some water. It took an in-pack driver and heat to break the bolt loose at the traveler. I have not been able to get any of the other screws to break loose. Looks like I may have to drill out the heads.

My questions are. Does anyone know how long these screws are? Have other had similar leaks or should I look elsewhere.      

[Kevin Henderson]

Mel
Not certain if this is what you are asking but I thought I would try to help. 
Firstly, check out the "Critical Upgrades"  (through the forum or the Tech Wiki) specifically the thru hull bolts for the traveller.  Not a lot of amplifying info, but there is a reference to bolt length indicating 9". 

Hope this helps. 

[Stu Jackson]

http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Traveler_Bolts

I had exactly the same issue.  Take the traveler track off and rebed it.

Kevin's right, check the CU topic: http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5071.0.html

[Stu Jackson]

Mel,

Try this, too:  Dorade brown stuff leaking

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,1913.0.html

For C34IA members, there's this Tech Note:  http://www.c34.org/mainsheet/pdf/Aug_2005.pdf, page 2

Also, Mel, Welcome.  Hope you're enjoying your new boat.  Try this, too: http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,2768.0.html