Belize 43: Water in compartment behind engine

[Dreaming Yachtsman]

Since you confirmed that the incoming water is salty, the shower is ruled out for the port hull. My water maker is in the stbd ER. It once leaked about 8 inches (20 cm) of water into that sugar scoop.

[peteatbeach]

Our water maker is also in the Stbd ER, and only leaks a very small amount of water. We're not having any issues with the Stbd side at this time.

We are hauling in 4 weeks in Grenada for the summer. I have already asked the yard to remove the hard rubber rail on the scoop (though I may do it myself if I have time) and check for any separation or obvious leaks at the hull/deck joint. I'm also going to ask them to evacuate all the water that is in there now and see where we stand in the fall - to see if it might be coming from somewhere else.

Thanks to everyone for providing a variety of thoughts. I will let you know the results and findings when I can.

Pete