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Home Forums Search Boat Show TSBB Roster Chandlery Events Classifieds Resources More Fun About TSBB	Instructions/FAQ | Rules & Etiquette | Clear Cookies View Thread | Post Response | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | ballast leak Posted By: Rod Date: 6/25/08 4:49p.m. Report: outside forum guidelines Hello. I discoverd a leak in my ballast tank on an 88 Mac26D. I can see water trickling into the starboard storage area. It seems to be running along the top of the tank and then into the bilge. I assume the leak is near the top of tank because only about five or so gallons ends up coming out. Having said that after a day of sailing where the boat in leaned over there is much more. I have no idea where the leak is exactly. Does anyone have any idea's that do not require removing the floor. Thanks Rod

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 ballast leak  -- Rod -- 6/25/08 4:49p.m.

first it is prudent to varify... -- Robin among the California fruits and nuts -- 6/25/08 7:26p.m.

Hey Robin... -- Francois M26S Vancouver Island -- 6/25/08 7:43p.m.

Hey Francois -- Robin among the California fruits and nuts -- 6/25/08 11:06p.m.

Robin - Welcome to the neighborhood -- Ken Cross (Mac 26D) Puget Sound -- 6/26/08 7:10a.m.

Well, maybe I'll wave... -- Francois M26S Vancouver Island -- 6/26/08 11:16a.m.

first things first... -- Francois M26S Vancouver Island -- 6/25/08 7:39p.m.

second that recomendation -- walt26Scolorado -- 6/26/08 9:33a.m.

Its the ballast tank -- Rod -- 6/26/08 10:09a.m.

bummer... -- Francois M26S Vancouver Island -- 6/26/08 11:10a.m.

Perhaps an errant fastener? -- Charlie Harrigan - Mac26S - Springville, NY -- 7/1/08 8:29a.m.

dagger board stress ? -- Bob s-v Watermark - Mac26S - Ottawa River - ON -- 7/1/08 10:39a.m.

still have not found leak -- Rod Mac26D Ottawa -- 7/2/08 1:45p.m.

I believe the foam was installed by the factory on the "D" -- Charlie Harrigan - Mac26S - Springville, NY -- 7/2/08 6:30p.m.

Foam -- Rod Mac26D Ottawa -- 7/4/08 6:37a.m.

Water Resistant? -- Ondine Brandon- Mac 26D - SeaQuell - Georgian Bay. -- 7/4/08 10:05p.m.

My guess is the vent hole plug isn't completely tight -- MarkW -- 6/26/08 1:11p.m.

Ballast Leak -- Jim Kelly -- 7/6/08 7:46p.m.

Thanks Jim -- Rod Mac26D Ottawa -- 7/8/08 8:15a.m.

Ballast Leak -- JimKelly -- 7/8/08 7:03p.m.

Ballast Leak -- Gary, V222, M26D, Puget Sound -- 7/7/08 5:26p.m.

 

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