hatches leak on capsize

Posted by Mischa on Jun 13, 2005

Hi,

I built a Chesapeake last summer and only got to take it out once and now it�s gotten warm enough and it�s time to log some real mileage!

However, last year I realized a problem: when I capsized the boat and affected a self rescue, the hatches leaked significantly. Not sure how much water the hatches took in, but it was enough that it seriously lowered the boat in the water thus effecting the handling, and had to be pumped out when I got ashore.

Any one else have this problem; any remedies?

Thanks again, Mischa

Replies:

• Re: hatches leak on capsi by Kurt Maurer on Jun 13, 2005
  • Re: hatches leak on capsi by Howard on Jun 13, 2005
    • Re: hatches leak on capsi by Jon Loraine on Jun 14, 2005
      • Re: hatches leak on capsi by Mac on Jun 14, 2005
        • beat me to it by LeeG on Jun 14, 2005
          • Re: beat me to it by SBTele on Jun 14, 2005
          • Re: Hatch Seal Issues-- by Mitch M on Jun 14, 2005