[Public-list] Cockpit Locker Leaks and Spinnaker Pole

[Gordon Laco]

Hello Ann and Andrew -

Can't help with the cockpit locker thing but I can advise you that the 2.5"
diameter pole is the right one for your boat.

Cheers - Gord






> My wife Ann and I just bought #152 and brought her back to Annapolis
> over the weekend.  We have our first two (undoubtedly of many)
> questions for the list.
> 
> Spinnaker Pole:
> 
> We need to replace the spinnaker pole on the boat.  I've checked around
> on prices for the Forespar 2.5" kit and for the individual pieces but
> was wondering if the 2.5 is sufficient or if we should be looking at
> the 3" pole (which seems overkill to me).  Also, does anyone have a
> good source for cheap pieces, or, better yet, does anyone (in the
> Annapolis area) have a spare pole they would be willing to part with?
> 
> Cockpit Locker Leak;
> 
> I was at the boat tonight when a thunderstorm rolled in (for those of
> you in the area, yes, that storm).  I was happily lounging down below
> waiting for it to pass when I noticed a fairly noticeable stream of
> water rolling down the port side of the companionway.  I think it is
> draining out of the port cockpit locker (which is inadequately sealed
> on the outside and in the process of being replaced) and down the side
> of the fore/aft hull stringers that the engine mounts sit on.  It
> appears through a small hole, just under and forward of the short hose
> that comes out just behind the cockpit steps and drains into the bilge,
> and empties onto the companionway floor and rolls forward until it
> disappears back into the bilge up around the head compartment.  Is this
> a well known problem?  Do I just need to tear out the hose and all the
> sealant and re-bed it in the stringer or is there a more substantial
> repair in my future?
> 
> Thanks in advance for the help,
> 
> Ann & Andrew Cole
> Andante - 152
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