and I am going through the whole boat to fully understand it and to "fix" anything I can before dropping it in the water. I noticed after it rained that there was some water dripping from the aft cabin ceiling. I think it is coming from the two holes in the stern where the steering cable and the engine wires come out. There are no boots on either side. I saw mention of some master cylinder boots in another thread. Does anyone have an Idea for the easiest fix for this?steering boot missing?
steering boot missing?
I just got my 2000 and I am going through the whole boat to fully understand it and to "fix" anything I can before dropping it in the water. I noticed after it rained that there was some water dripping from the aft cabin ceiling. I think it is coming from the two holes in the stern where the steering cable and the engine wires come out. There are no boots on either side. I saw mention of some master cylinder boots in another thread. Does anyone have an Idea for the easiest fix for this?
and I am going through the whole boat to fully understand it and to "fix" anything I can before dropping it in the water. I noticed after it rained that there was some water dripping from the aft cabin ceiling. I think it is coming from the two holes in the stern where the steering cable and the engine wires come out. There are no boots on either side. I saw mention of some master cylinder boots in another thread. Does anyone have an Idea for the easiest fix for this?-
40Toes
- Engineer
- Posts: 139
- Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:08 am
- Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Ontario 28 - Formerly 2000 26X
Re: steering boot missing?
I suggest you get into the aft berth and caulk where they exit after the boot is in place. Also, check the caulking in the seam in the fuel locker space - if you have a small mirror it will be easier to inspect.
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Ivan Awfulitch
- First Officer
- Posts: 240
- Joined: Tue May 15, 2007 5:03 pm
- Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
- Location: Akron, OH - Docked at Catawba Island, OH
Re: steering boot missing?
We had a similar problem. The rain hit the throttle control for the outboard, and the water followed the motor cables into the aft-bunk area through the access hole in the floor under the pedestal and not from the back. We keep it covered with a smoker cover we picked up at Gander Mountain. Fits like it's custom made and never another drop of water.
Re: steering boot missing?
Here are the "holes" that I need to seal. Any Ideas? If I can't find a boot locally I will order from BWY.
