Water Drips From Hull of 1984 MONTAUK 17
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:09 pm
First year with my boat [which was later clarified to be a 1984 Boston Whaler MONTAUK 17 by a follow-up post]. [The MONTAUK 17] has been stored since December 1, 2018. My buddy at whose factory I am storing [the MONTAUK 17] sent me photos of water dripping from the hull.
I planned in the off-season to have some holes and cracks fixed and the bottom repainted. I hit a rock drifting and casting on the bow. This water is coming from the stern. In the stern some of my railings the screws came out and need to add new screws and re-bed wirh 5200 but I don’t think that can cause all this water.
So please be patient it is my first boat and as one of the least handy people ever.
I’ve googled tons of stuff on the forum and read this is a common problem. Should I drill more holes since the boat is sitting and can properly drain. Then when I go to get paint and repairs have them patched and painted?
Pics are hosted at:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AWSF6jLhowYvoUtf8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/cPRgupBPQVxp85iD7
I planned in the off-season to have some holes and cracks fixed and the bottom repainted. I hit a rock drifting and casting on the bow. This water is coming from the stern. In the stern some of my railings the screws came out and need to add new screws and re-bed wirh 5200 but I don’t think that can cause all this water.
So please be patient it is my first boat and as one of the least handy people ever.
I’ve googled tons of stuff on the forum and read this is a common problem. Should I drill more holes since the boat is sitting and can properly drain. Then when I go to get paint and repairs have them patched and painted?
Pics are hosted at:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AWSF6jLhowYvoUtf8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/cPRgupBPQVxp85iD7