jmcfarlane wrote:Hi Kurt,
Thanks for the response. I normally keep the Jo Sea Maria at Lake Lanier in the Atlanta area but I do venture out from time to time for some salt water sailing (Naples to Key West, Miami to Key West, Key West to the Dry Tortuguas and return, Wilmington, NC to Little River, SC, and the much criticized Pompano Beach to West End, Bahamas trip). I would love to try Key West to Havana if I can ever figure out how to do it legally.
Next year, there is a regatta that is going to Havana, and I believe the paperwork involved allows US-based boats to go to Havana legally. One of my friends is planning on going in his Corsair 31. The regatta is hosted out of the Sarasota Yacht Club and has a website located
HERE.
I am glad to be a part of the TelStar Owners Association and hope to expand my knowledge accordingly. One problem that has occured on almost every one of the blue water ventures has been some water flooding in the main cabin emanating from the bilge. I believe I read on a previous forum report that the source of this problem may be the fresh water tank. Any thoughts on this?
Jim
Was the water fresh or salt? Obviously, if the water is fresh, it has to be from the tank. If it is salt, then it has to be from another source. If the water was fresh, I would recommend looking at the join where the top of the tank is attached to the bottom of the tank. On several boats, there have been gaps or leaks in the sealant there. I would recommend using a NSF-approved food grade silicone sealant for the joint, rather than 5200, especially if you use the water tank water for cooking or drinking purposes. However, I'd point out that it takes a fair amount of water to fill the bilge to the point where it exits the inspection panel.