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hewebb
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Initially Posted - 11/26/2011 : 04:58:45

Yesterday we went out for a very good sail. The wind was 14 to 22. Best so far since we have had the boat. Something new happened. Were taking on water through the head. The bowl filled up and ran over. Not a lot of water but that has not happened before. We closed the forward sea cock valve thinking that was the source. and the bowl did not fill up again but we did get some water in it. The fresh water tank was full and perhaps that was the source from being heeled over. The water that ran over was to the port side which makes me think it was from being at a good angle. We did get the gunnels wet a few times. All-in-all it was a great day on the lake.

1988 WK/SR w/inboard diesel Joe Pool Lake
Hobie 18 Lake Worth

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 11/26/2011 : 07:12:54

The following quote is from an article written by Don Casey:

"If your head is mounted below the waterline, or if it moves below when the boat heels, you must have a vented loop in a discharge line that connects to a through-hull fitting. Otherwise, if the head's internal valves are held open by debris-an inevitable occurrence-water will siphon back into the boat."

It sounds like your boat needs an anti-siphon loop, or perhaps there's a blockage or other problem. For now, closing the thru-hull valve before sailing should prevent the problem.

The full article can be found online at the following hyperlink: http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/13.htm

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Renzo
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Response Posted - 11/26/2011 : 09:18:22

What Steve said and also check the vent hole on deck (if you do have a vent loop) the hole is small and can be plugged by a small amount of dirt or spider web. Use a fine wire to lean it out.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 11/26/2011 : 11:03:15

You know that you can go fast without putting the rail in the water, right?

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Renzo
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Response Posted - 11/26/2011 : 14:33:32

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Russell
 You know that you can go fast without putting the rail in the water, right?
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And you can take a decreasing radius curve without drifting all four wheels. But where's the fun in that?

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