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<DIV><SPAN class=638293103-02112004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I've
always believed that the rainwater comes down the mast. It may come in the
toe rail; I don't know. A bead of caulk would be a good start. I'm
reluctant to remove the toerail.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=638293103-02112004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Ernest</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org
[mailto:sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org]<B>On Behalf Of</B> Mark
Kochendorfer<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, November 01, 2004 9:09 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
sonar@lists.wyc.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Sonar]Fixing a leaky
sonar.<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I want to fix the leaks in Liberty so that the
rain does not fill the bilge between races (when it rains). I believe
that the toe rail is the source of most of the water.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If that is where the water is coming in, does
anyone have a proven technique for fixing that? The toe rail appears to
be held on with screws--not bolts. Should I remove the toe rail, caulk
and replace it? Or should I just add a bead of caulk to the joint on the
outside without removing the toe rail?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any suggestions would be appreciated. I was
planning on fixing it myself.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mark<BR></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>