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Old 04-10-2016, 05:45 AM   #4
sunchaser
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Originally Posted by jimL View Post
Nick, I am looking at a 2005 MS 430 aft cabin with the same issue. When we turned the battery switch on yesterday at the survey, the bilge pumps came on and the ‘chest’ started to leak bilge water back into the hull. It looks like the glassed in box failed and the fluids appears to be leaking from the top and bottom seam where it’s glassed to the inner hull.

It’s a PITA to get to, as you have to crawl over the transmission and muffler of the starboard engine.
I did consult with a Mainship dealer today who indicated they have seen this, but was not aware of the fix.

An ideas anyone?


JimL
JimL

The 430 you are considering seems to have a few build issues, referencing the windlass area as well. Some have walked from potential purchases for lesser reasons, worried about the tip of the iceberg concept. I know I have, on some storied name brands.
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