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Thanks for the thoughts.  The batteries are under the settee in a locker that does not communicate with the aft bilge. Rudder tube repair may be needed once a diagnosis is established.  I think I can investigate better by removing the wood panel/bulkhead that separates the aft cabin from the lazarette where the rudder post and steering quadrant are.

I have had my 2003 34 MkII since 2019. This spring after commissioning, my house bank died and the bilge completely filled with water. Leak was not from the deck, seacocks or stuffing box and air conditioning had not been used. Saw heavy corrosion of the prop strut bolts, thought that was the source.  Looking more closely it appears to originate aft of the prop strut. I'm thinking cracked rudder post? Can't see clearly looking in from the aft quarter lockers. Any thoughts? The attached pics show what looks like wet dirt and scum. Any thoughts, greatly appreciated.