Wet Cabin Floor

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject: Wet Cabin Floor

Patty here. Every time we go out in Daydream we have a wet cabin floor. This last weekend the entire carpet was saturated, and it sits ON TOP of dry deck. This water is not due to splashing that might occur while running. When we got home, Pat and I checked absolutely every possible water source for leaks and came up empty (hoses to and from the fresh water tank, the hose from the bilge pump, etc.). We will ask C-Dory to check it out, I guess, when we take the boat in for its 200 hour service pretty soon. In the meantime, does anyone have a suggestion. I am so totally ticked about this. I want to walk on my nice rug barefoot in the evening!! Angry

MIKE MANNELL · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 10:35 pm Post subject:

Pat,

Did you have your ICE BOX under the pilot seat with ice in it? I used my ice box only once and I had water above the dry decking due to the worthless Ice Box! I find it hard to believe that the factory hasn't addressed the issue. I've read several posts from other Brats out there who have had the same problem. I plan on contacting the factory regarding this matter. I wonder if anyone else has?

Mike

B~C · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 11:16 pm Post subject:

Oscar

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 11:44 pm Post subject:

They don't have an ice box. The reason I know that is because I am the one that removed it.

Oscar ain't THAT big.

Anita Marie · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 12:13 am Post subject:

Pat did you check the plug that goes from the cabin to the cockpit? I still think that may be your problem, unless you have a leak in your fresh water tank. Is it wet only when the boat is in the water?

Captains Cat · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 7:49 am Post subject:

The icebox on Captain's Choice has a drain that runs aft to an outlet in the cabin rear bulkhead in the cockpit. I had to pull out the box one time to gete the seat out for reupholstry and couldn't get it reconnected. We don't use it anyway, just use an ice chest in the cockpit, plan to pull it out and replace with drawers/shelves as many have done. Check the drain.

Charlie

Jeff M · Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 64

i don't have any additional ideas. Give me a call and we will get it in and get it figured out for you.

Jeff

C-Hawk · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 12:19 pm Post subject:

Pat-
Check out my postings on the trouble I had with my boat--

http://groups.msn.com/CDoryOwnersGroup/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=606&LastModified=4675423169891461543

The stem guard was leaking- fixed that, then found the anchor locker to be leaking- fixed that. All problems were attributed to the lack of QC in the factory.

Check under the porta-potty and open the 6" access port to inspect for water in the V-berth

Catman · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 12:21 pm Post subject:

Wow, how's that for service, Patti?
Thumbs Up

My IRA · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject:

Check the Rub Rail! You can shine a light on the inside of the hull and detect any water entering through the rub rail screws. I had to reseal the top and underside of the rail on our 22 (1992). I plan to do the same on our new 25.

Almas Only · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 7:09 pm Post subject:

We had an occasional wet floor problem on our last outing, and determined that the source was the stove hot air exhaust port. I haven't had time to do diagnostics, but presume that the leak is from high waves pushing water up into the corrugated tube ducting, and the water flowing out between the ducting and the thru-hull fitting to which it is clamped.

Easy dry land test will be to stick a plastic tube into the thru-hull from the outside, sealing the tube in the thru-hull hole with plumbers putty, and then blowing a few mouthfulls of water into the tube until there's enough to totally submerge the connection. With a clear plastic hose, I'll be able to see the actual level.

Then, go inside the cabin, and poke around under the stove with a flashlight and see if water is seeping in.

If that's the source, which I expect it will be in my case, I'll need to go to an automotive parts store and get some high temp sealant, and redo the connection.

I'll let you know how it turns out. Let me know about yours.

David on Alma's Only

Pat Anderson · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 7:34 pm Post subject:

Rooster 27509 · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 8:28 pm Post subject:

(water tracks)
Pat what we did to find our leak on the Catch-22 was to put some sawdust on the cabin floor. This was after taking our dry deck out, and we could see a small "very small" stream coming from the foot pump for the fresh water system.
Like tracks in the sand, simple but water comes from someplace and you can track it back to its source.

good luck
Jim

CatyMae n Steve · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 9:53 pm Post subject:

what happened? what was to cause? We're chasing a leak now and can't seem to pinpoint it...grrrr...n we have no Oscar! Wink

UncleRichie · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject:

Hi,
I had the same problem, do you have the foot pump for water? Mine had a leak at one of the fittings at the pump. They are nylon and one worked loose it would only leak when I pumped water. Bout drove me crazy before I found it. A little rtv sealant and no more problems.

Richard