Re: Purchase of SanJuan 23 with deck leaks

[Bob Schimmel <bschimme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Try the solutions in the following Tech Tips.
B05 - leaky window.
B07 - leaky chain plate.
B16 - Leaky toe rail.

You might want to use some chalk to draw a line along the cabin wall. 
Go from the bow, aft to the end of the cabin.  If the water is running 
down the wall it will pull the chalk with it, revealing the location of 
the leak. Don't assume the leak is immediately overhead.  It is very 
easy for water to travel along the toe rail or between the laminates of 
the deck.  Although the later is less likely.  

I didn't know about plywood around the chain plate and stanchions, but 
it makes sense for the compression resistance.  Mine have balsa wood 
which I stiffened with unthickened WEST epoxy.  Several applications 
soon saturated the wood. In the end I sealed the deck through hole with 
thickened epoxy. 

Let me know how you make out.  Send me some pictures and a description 
of your problem if you can.

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Kind Regards

Bob Schimmel
(Always stay curious)


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