A friend had the identical boat with the identical symptom. The leak wasn't
obvious but after removing the trim we found moisture around one of the oval
ports. Removed port, resealed, and reinstalled. Problem solved. It was a
bugger to find.
JIMinFL
"Marty Schulze" wrote in message
...
Thanking those who responded. The fact about isolated bilges seems
clarified, and this is important for me to figure what is going on. Also,
I gather the contained shower sump keeps the soapy runoff out of the
bilge. OK there. The source of the water is now the concern to me. The
shower has not been used this season, and water has appeared in the bilge
after heavy rains. This particular rain event was the most I've seen while
not at the boat (Around 10") In the past and after looking briefly this
time, I've never found obvious leakage in the cabin, (like ports) . It IS
rainwater, however, since it appears only after rain! All summer we had no
rain - no water in the bilge. Thanks again. I'll advise if I find some
further answers.
Marty on the NJ Shore
Sent 9:47 PM, Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

Good tip. A project due up is to remove the oval port trims so as to replace
the screens. I'll hasten that project now and follow up on your suggestions.
Thanks.


"JIMinFL" wrote in message
nk.net...
A friend had the identical boat with the identical symptom. The leak wasn't
obvious but after removing the trim we found moisture around one of the
oval ports. Removed port, resealed, and reinstalled. Problem solved. It was
a bugger to find.
JIMinFL
"Marty Schulze" wrote in message
...
Thanking those who responded. The fact about isolated bilges seems
clarified, and this is important for me to figure what is going on. Also,
I gather the contained shower sump keeps the soapy runoff out of the
bilge. OK there. The source of the water is now the concern to me. The
shower has not been used this season, and water has appeared in the bilge
after heavy rains. This particular rain event was the most I've seen
while not at the boat (Around 10") In the past and after looking briefly
this time, I've never found obvious leakage in the cabin, (like ports) .
It IS rainwater, however, since it appears only after rain! All summer we
had no rain - no water in the bilge. Thanks again. I'll advise if I find
some further answers.
Marty on the NJ Shore
Sent 9:47 PM, Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

"Marty Schulze" wrote in message
...
Good tip. A project due up is to remove the oval port trims so as to
replace the screens. I'll hasten that project now and follow up on your
suggestions. Thanks.


I've replaced the screens on mine a couple of times. Not too difficult.
The dealer sells a kit with the pre-cut screen and a new rubber gasket.
Only other thing you need is weather strip glue or RTV sealant. The job is
done from the inside.

"Marty Schulze" wrote in message
...
Good tip. A project due up is to remove the oval port trims so as to
replace
the screens. I'll hasten that project now and follow up on your
suggestions.
Thanks.


Stop!! Don't remove the port trims. I made that misteak this summer - what
a job to get it back together. Instead, just remove the rubber gasket from
the inside, replace the screen, add some adhesvie and reinsert the gasket.
Relatively simple job if you don't try removing the trim. I used basic
plastic screening that I picked up at my local hardware store - same for the
adhesive.

Sandy K.
1997 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer.

Thanks for your advice recently. Yesterday I attempted to remove the
head portlight by removing the screws on the inside and outside frams,
but the frames and the port remained intact. Not wanting to force
anything off, I stopped. Does your friend have any advice on how he
removed his? I did not remove the screws holding the latches on. Marty
in NJ



JIMinFL wrote:
A friend had the identical boat with the identical symptom. The leak wasn't
obvious but after removing the trim we found moisture around one of the oval
ports. Removed port, resealed, and reinstalled. Problem solved. It was a
bugger to find.
JIMinFL
"Marty Schulze" wrote in message
...
Thanking those who responded. The fact about isolated bilges seems
clarified, and this is important for me to figure what is going on. Also,
I gather the contained shower sump keeps the soapy runoff out of the
bilge. OK there. The source of the water is now the concern to me. The
shower has not been used this season, and water has appeared in the bilge
after heavy rains. This particular rain event was the most I've seen while
not at the boat (Around 10") In the past and after looking briefly this
time, I've never found obvious leakage in the cabin, (like ports) . It IS
rainwater, however, since it appears only after rain! All summer we had no
rain - no water in the bilge. Thanks again. I'll advise if I find some
further answers.
Marty on the NJ Shore
Sent 9:47 PM, Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

Most likely the port is being held by adhesive sealant. You may need to do a
little scrapeing and prying to break the seal.
JIMinFL
"Marty" wrote in message
ups.com...
Thanks for your advice recently. Yesterday I attempted to remove the
head portlight by removing the screws on the inside and outside frams,
but the frames and the port remained intact. Not wanting to force
anything off, I stopped. Does your friend have any advice on how he
removed his? I did not remove the screws holding the latches on. Marty
in NJ



JIMinFL wrote:
A friend had the identical boat with the identical symptom. The leak
wasn't
obvious but after removing the trim we found moisture around one of the
oval
ports. Removed port, resealed, and reinstalled. Problem solved. It was a
bugger to find.
JIMinFL
"Marty Schulze" wrote in message
...
Thanking those who responded. The fact about isolated bilges seems
clarified, and this is important for me to figure what is going on.
Also,
I gather the contained shower sump keeps the soapy runoff out of the
bilge. OK there. The source of the water is now the concern to me. The
shower has not been used this season, and water has appeared in the
bilge
after heavy rains. This particular rain event was the most I've seen
while
not at the boat (Around 10") In the past and after looking briefly this
time, I've never found obvious leakage in the cabin, (like ports) . It
IS
rainwater, however, since it appears only after rain! All summer we had
no
rain - no water in the bilge. Thanks again. I'll advise if I find some
further answers.
Marty on the NJ Shore
Sent 9:47 PM, Tuesday, October 18th, 2005