M15 water in bilge after 3 days on the lake
Hi Montgomery owners, We took our new (to us) 1984 M15 out for a 3 day trip on Lake Pend Oreille over the weekend. It was a lot of fun, our first time sleeping at anchor, 65 miles traveled (some of them even sailing when the wind was blowing!). However, when I got the boat back home and was unpacking it, and checking things, I found a few inches of water in the narrow slot behind the centerboard. I'm not sure how it could have gotten in there since the bottom and everything appears to be in good shape from what I can see with the boat on the trailer. The centerboard seems to work fine (aside from splashing a bit when we raise/lower it which I think is normal from reading the forums). Is having a small amount of water collect there after that length of time an indication of serious problems? Is there anything else that I should check? Thanks! Sam M15 #272
I have had that problem with my 1985 vintage M-15 too. I think it is center board splashing and I have found that a vegetable juicer with a squeeze bulb works O K to suck the water out. Generally a couple of bulbs full will do the job. I also sailed on Lake Pend Oreille several years ago, lost a good camera overboard in about 800 ft deep water and learned to avoid the U.S. Navy submarine test areas. Steve M-15 # 335 -----Original Message----- From: Sam Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:35 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: M15 water in bilge after 3 days on the lake Hi Montgomery owners, We took our new (to us) 1984 M15 out for a 3 day trip on Lake Pend Oreille over the weekend. It was a lot of fun, our first time sleeping at anchor, 65 miles traveled (some of them even sailing when the wind was blowing!). However, when I got the boat back home and was unpacking it, and checking things, I found a few inches of water in the narrow slot behind the centerboard. I'm not sure how it could have gotten in there since the bottom and everything appears to be in good shape from what I can see with the boat on the trailer. The centerboard seems to work fine (aside from splashing a bit when we raise/lower it which I think is normal from reading the forums). Is having a small amount of water collect there after that length of time an indication of serious problems? Is there anything else that I should check? Thanks! Sam M15 #272
It could indicate a serious problem, you will need to diagnose where the leak is coming from. My '81 M15 does this and I'm nearly certain it's the hull to deck joint, as it only leaks when sailing in winds strong enough to cause significant heeling. Sincerely, Tyler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sam" <s.hunter@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:35:21 AM Subject: M_Boats: M15 water in bilge after 3 days on the lake Hi Montgomery owners, We took our new (to us) 1984 M15 out for a 3 day trip on Lake Pend Oreille over the weekend. It was a lot of fun, our first time sleeping at anchor, 65 miles traveled (some of them even sailing when the wind was blowing!). However, when I got the boat back home and was unpacking it, and checking things, I found a few inches of water in the narrow slot behind the centerboard. I'm not sure how it could have gotten in there since the bottom and everything appears to be in good shape from what I can see with the boat on the trailer. The centerboard seems to work fine (aside from splashing a bit when we raise/lower it which I think is normal from reading the forums). Is having a small amount of water collect there after that length of time an indication of serious problems? Is there anything else that I should check? Thanks! Sam M15 #272
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