Forward cabin water
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My 42 Ex had water in the front compartment when I bought it. I found two leaks:
One was the anchor locker when the Danforth anchor came loose and punched several holes. Fixed by re glassing and installing a secure anchor mounting system. Second was the bow rail on both sides where the previous owner had frequently tied up the boat (dumbass). Used sealing rubber washers, 5200, and new hardware with large fender washers under the nuts to hold more sealant and has been fully watertight ever since.
One was the anchor locker when the Danforth anchor came loose and punched several holes. Fixed by re glassing and installing a secure anchor mounting system. Second was the bow rail on both sides where the previous owner had frequently tied up the boat (dumbass). Used sealing rubber washers, 5200, and new hardware with large fender washers under the nuts to hold more sealant and has been fully watertight ever since.
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I found that my main cabin sink drains out of the port side through hull fitting. The cooler does not. I believe it empties into the bilge I will probably put a tee in and change that this winter. I have not used the bathroom sink and do not know where that drains too. I will look under the lights to see if there is any residue or water stains and let ya'll know.
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I found that my main cabin sink drains out of the port side through hull fitting. The cooler does not. I believe it empties into the bilge I will probably put a tee in and change that this winter. I have not used the bathroom sink and do not know where that drains too. I will look under the lights to see if there is any residue or water stains and let ya'll know.
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im having the same mysterious water problem...I had all of my bow rails removed and sealed..along with a brand new rubrail...my bathroom sink drains out the starboard side and the main sink drains out the port side of the boat. I removed the a/c and made sure the ball valve was closed...and I don't have a anchor locker
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I get some too when I don't put the full cover on. I think its the bow cleat as its a little loose, how do I get that mirror out to get to it. Stays dry with the full cover so it has to be the cleat or the rubrail.
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I had the same water under the step issue on my 2000 42 Lightning. It got there when I got caught in the rain or I washed the cockpit floor. It would travel down the cockpit floor drains into the gas tanks area, then forward along the sides until it reached the cabin, then thru the carpet to the step. Mine has one hole thru the firewall ABOVE the tops of the gas tanks. I guess water below that hole just sits there or goes forward. Great.
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I had the same water under the step issue on my 2000 42 Lightning. It got there when I got caught in the rain or I washed the cockpit floor. It would travel down the cockpit floor drains into the gas tanks area, then forward along the sides until it reached the cabin, then thru the carpet to the step. Mine has one hole thru the firewall ABOVE the tops of the gas tanks. I guess water below that hole just sits there or goes forward. Great.