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Home Forums Search Trailer Sailor Roster Chandlery Events Classifieds Resources About TSBB SBO Sites	Instructions/FAQ | Rules & Etiquette | Edit Profile | Forum Login View Thread | Post Response | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | Leakage points we had - now only dust on the bilge Posted By: Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki Date: 4/25/09 8:51a.m. Report: outside forum guidelines In Response To: Leaks (Paul Mitchell) In decending order of "gallonage": - rub rail (check the link for pics - this was a MAJOR leak) - stanchon bases, especially mid-cockpit if you have one there - compass, curtesy of the DPO's failed installation - missing check valve on bilge pump discharge line - centerboard line exit (extend and use sponge) - missing caps on coax and lighting connectors at mast base It's worth getting most of these fixed as many will cause core rotting issues later on. Be sure to properly seal core when rebedding (hollow out core , tape bottom, epoxy fill, redrill hole).

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Mast raising system/cabin leaks -- Paul Mitchell -- 4/25/09 4:41a.m.

Mast raising -- Bob McLellan, Mesa AZ -- 4/25/09 6:02a.m.

Followup -- Bob McLellan, Mesa AZ -- 4/25/09 6:11a.m.

Mast raising -- James Bielinski -- 4/29/09 5:25p.m.

Mast Raising -- James Bielinski -- 4/29/09 5:31p.m.

Here is the factory picture.... -- Sumner -- Mac 26S -- Blanding, UT -- 4/25/09 6:11a.m.

I elected not to drill........ -- John -- 4/25/09 7:06a.m.

Leaks -- Mike "Mikabee" Mac26s Victoria, Tx -- 4/25/09 7:14a.m.

Leaks -- Paul Mitchell -- 4/25/09 8:28a.m.

 Leakage points we had - now only dust on the bilge   -- Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki -- 4/25/09 8:51a.m.

And ALWAYS... the chainplates -- Sam Hunter, '93 Mac26S, Atlanta & Pensacola -- 4/26/09 4:54a.m.

Right - forgot that one - sides and front. -- Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki -- 4/26/09 6:21a.m.

Measurements -- Doug91mac26s -- 4/25/09 7:38a.m.

By the way... -- Doug91mac26s -- 4/25/09 8:00a.m.

Check deck attachments - important!!!! -- Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki -- 4/25/09 8:59a.m.

RE: cabin leakage (during storage) -- Doug91mac26s -- 4/25/09 8:32a.m.

I just installed a system on mine. -- Mike Coon 26S -- 4/27/09 10:20a.m.