LongStoryGB36
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- Joined
- Oct 2, 2016
- Messages
- 36
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Long Story
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks 36' Classic
Leaks is more of an old topic then a new one, and it seems that everyone has them to some extent on the older boats. .... and I am trying to work through these. Our boat is a 1977-78 Grand Banks 36' Classic.
My hope is for a quick answer or two?
I know I need to replace felt, and that is it's own topic. Still looking for a way to switch felt without removing track. Seems like it should be able to be done, but so many unknowns for part source. Is Grand Banks any assistance as a resource for repair parts?
Fixed Windows - If you see a trickle of water on the inside does that mean the bedding failed, and how is that fixed? Is is simply caulk between glass and frame or is it removal of the frame and reseal? I can't figure the leak source but have one at top and one at bottom where water pools.
Lastly - I have two leaks, almost the same place but Port / Stb side. Port side is real bad and I can't figure out where it might come from. I have attached a photo because maybe if it is a standard design issue, others will say, oh yah mine leaked there also and I .....? leak is above the window. behind the valance.
Is there supposed to be a seal on our cabin door? I see grooves in the door, and frame but nothing that would hold a seal in. With this boat now our home, it seems there should be a more leak free door seal.
Last year was our first year with the boat, and here in WI the season is short, so were seeing the first real "Rain Storms" to help us find the leaks. We are pushing to get as many repairs done as we can prior to our leaving on the first leg of the Great Loop in late July - Early August.
Any help is welcome - thank you in advance
Russ
M/V Long Story
My hope is for a quick answer or two?
I know I need to replace felt, and that is it's own topic. Still looking for a way to switch felt without removing track. Seems like it should be able to be done, but so many unknowns for part source. Is Grand Banks any assistance as a resource for repair parts?
Fixed Windows - If you see a trickle of water on the inside does that mean the bedding failed, and how is that fixed? Is is simply caulk between glass and frame or is it removal of the frame and reseal? I can't figure the leak source but have one at top and one at bottom where water pools.
Lastly - I have two leaks, almost the same place but Port / Stb side. Port side is real bad and I can't figure out where it might come from. I have attached a photo because maybe if it is a standard design issue, others will say, oh yah mine leaked there also and I .....? leak is above the window. behind the valance.
Is there supposed to be a seal on our cabin door? I see grooves in the door, and frame but nothing that would hold a seal in. With this boat now our home, it seems there should be a more leak free door seal.
Last year was our first year with the boat, and here in WI the season is short, so were seeing the first real "Rain Storms" to help us find the leaks. We are pushing to get as many repairs done as we can prior to our leaving on the first leg of the Great Loop in late July - Early August.
Any help is welcome - thank you in advance
Russ
M/V Long Story