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.
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. :abd:
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
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