Parker Yahoo Group Archived Messages

ID From Subject Date
211 granpafish Re: Need advice on Parker 2520 8/9/2004 17:37:00

Thanks Dana. I think that we are going to pull it this week. I'll
have the time to look it over and (hopefully) understand how to
implement your suggestions. If I remember right, there isn't much
access from the bunk area up into the rubrail interior area. Maybe
I'll need someone with more flexability. At any rate, I will let
you guys know what happens. Really appreciate your help. Granpa







-- In <a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=AASFJ0IA1v4E-p0Z1iVv0etGb4C7rNTRsOsCzyhYzQlL1VICWo2omHGu11eurRpRbVfKnCG0pOQm0x0YxrQuLayYMMhnog">[email protected]</a>, "decunniff" <decunniff@y...>
wrote:
> Granpafish, you can see the screws and bolts/locknuts from the
> inside of the cabin. I put sealant on and around about 5 screws a
> couple years ago when I got rain water coming through at the
rubrail
> height. I did this from the inside. I haven't had water come
> through the bolt locations. All I did was coat around the threads
> and it stopped. I use Lifecaulk but you can use your favorite
> sealant.
>
> I saw the other reply on the forward bilge hose letting in water
> from wave action. I haven't seen that with mine, though it
depends
> on boat loading, type of boating weather and more. Could also be
> layout, as I have a 2530.
>
> Dana
>
> --- In <a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=AASFJ0IA1v4E-p0Z1iVv0etGb4C7rNTRsOsCzyhYzQlL1VICWo2omHGu11eurRpRbVfKnCG0pOQm0x0YxrQuLayYMMhnog">[email protected]</a>, "granpafish" <auto35668@h...>
> wrote:
> > Dana, Thanks for the input. We haven't put any new holes in
the
> > boat. I said deck just to differenciate from a backup of water
> from
> > the rope locker. One more question if you'll take the time. Do
> you
> > access these screws and bolts from under the rubrail or from
> inside
> > the boat. As you can probably tell, I'm not near the boat. (we
> > keep it about an hour away) My son will be using it tomorrow
and
> > will be checking on the hints that you guys have given us.
We'll
> be
> > pulling it soon for a mid season power wash, etc. and will have
> > easier access to the rub rail if needed from the outside.
Thanks
> > Granpa
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In <a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=AASFJ0IA1v4E-p0Z1iVv0etGb4C7rNTRsOsCzyhYzQlL1VICWo2omHGu11eurRpRbVfKnCG0pOQm0x0YxrQuLayYMMhnog">[email protected]</a>, "decunniff" <decunniff@y...>
> > wrote:
> > > Granpafish, he means that the hawsepipe opening should face
> > forward
> > > (the gap when it is closed though it isn't likely to be in
> > > backwards).
> > >
> > > Everything said so far is true to check.
> > >
> > > The rubrail area has let water into my main cabin before, not
in
> > the
> > > vee, and I found two screws that were the problem. There are
> > screws
> > > and bolts with lock nuts. The screws are usually the problem.
> > >
> > > Also the water has to drain into the bilge when you take a
wave
> > and
> > > water gets into the anchor locker, or every time you use the
> > anchor
> > > line and put it away. Mud, sand, seaweed, leaves, etc. can
clog
> > it.
> > >
> > > Since you say it is also from the deck in the last e-mail,
make
> > sure
> > > your hatches all are closed and sealed. Make sure anything
> you've
> > > added that required a hole isn't leaking.
> > >
> > > Dana
> > >
> > > --- In <a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=AASFJ0IA1v4E-p0Z1iVv0etGb4C7rNTRsOsCzyhYzQlL1VICWo2omHGu11eurRpRbVfKnCG0pOQm0x0YxrQuLayYMMhnog">[email protected]</a>, "granpafish"
> <auto35668@h...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > --- In <a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=AASFJ0IA1v4E-p0Z1iVv0etGb4C7rNTRsOsCzyhYzQlL1VICWo2omHGu11eurRpRbVfKnCG0pOQm0x0YxrQuLayYMMhnog">[email protected]</a>, "ustank2" <tison_t@p...>
> > wrote:
> > > > > Some of the water may be coming from the bolts backing out
> > > behind
> > > > the
> > > > > rub rail where it is not sealed properly. The water from
the
> > > hawse
> > > > > pipe should run into the rope locker then to the bilge.
The
> > hole
> > > > > should face towards the pulpit. The forward pump needs the
> > hose
> > > up
> > > > to
> > > > > keep water from entering the through hull excessively in
> rough
> > > > sea. At
> > > > > least this is what I found on my boat.
> > > >
> > > > US< Thanks for the advice. I will check all the bolts. I
> > don't
> > > > understand what you mean by the "hose up". Are you talking
> > about
> > > > the forward bilge pump? Could you explain what that means?
> I'm
> > > not
> > > > only old, I'm not real smart. Thanks Granpa