Ok quick question. If fountain hulls are bonded together and I've seen pics of this. Essentially making it a solid boat how does it leak through the joint? I saw where the inside of the hull and top cap were glassed together. This was a 38 I believe. We're the 32s not done this way? Does the run rail on a 32 actually sit below the waterline? Sounds to me like it had another leak maybe in transom assembly somewhere for that. Just curious

You can't access the inside swim deck rubrail area and forward approx 1-2 feet. No space. So fountain uses a sealer if some sort. Both my. 27 and 32 the sealer was lacking a complete seal, thus leaking past that joint. It's a 1 hr $10 fix for a 100% water tight seal. 5200. My. 32 will sit right above the water level or just at water level with a couple sitting on hatch. I tend to agree, a leaky rubrail is probably what did this 32 in. My only comment is why was is never addressed? Common sense dictates you see the pump constantly cycling off / on, you take a looky see , not leave it in water over night. The vents had nothing to do with this sinking. They are always above water level.

Thanks us1. Wasn't sure about how they did it.

I love the look of the 32 Fever! Looks so bad@$$ sitting in the water. The only thing I don't like about it is the access under the hatch. But then again, there are many boats that are tight to work on!

Where do you get this 5200 sealer? Do you remove the rub rail to put it on or from the inside of he boat?[QUOTE=US1 Fountain;4126856]You can't access the inside swim deck rubrail area and forward approx 1

Where do you get this 5200 sealer? Do you remove the rub rail to put it on or from the inside of he boat?

5200 can be purchased at West Marine, Defenders.....pretty much any marine parts supplier. 5200 is permanent. You can also use 4200, about same thing but not as permanent. I wouldn't try and use silicone chalking. Just doesn't bond very well.

Yes, you remove the section of rub rail that goes around the back and forward a couple ft on each side. Dig out as much factory sealer in the joint as you can, then fill it full with 4200 or 5200. Its all done from the outside.
My 32's bilge never has a single drop of water inside since I resealed it.

Mine takes on a little water and I haven't figured out where, so I'm guessing that might be it.

Home Depot has 5200 here.

Hope that is where your water is comming from.

I blew a gear box on the port side so I'm going to pull them both and check all that out.