I have a "new to me” 1991 Parker 2510 MV with a bracket, moved up from a 1994 2110. Really love the boat and very happy with my choice. The only issue I'm having is related to the storage lockers that the helm and passenger seats sit on. For some reason I'm getting a significant amount of water accumulation in them. I've shop vac'd out all the water and hitting them with a hose but can't seem to locate and leaks. Not sure if this could just be condensation or something else. Did a quick search on the topic but was unable to locate any old posts. Anyone else encounter this issue? Anyone have any ideas on what could be causing this? I'm going to install drains in both but figured I'd ask. Even with the drains I think they will always be damp if I don't correct the source. I'm also thinking of installing some sort of vent but I'm not sure when I get to that.
Water accumulating in my storage lockers....
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DaleH
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Don't add drains ... that's a bandaid! Fix the problem.
Without knowing where you are, I'd say it is condensation. Just leave them open.
If that solves it, you boat in a place where temp changes will exacerbate this condition. I'd consider a dorade box or nicro vent to your cabin top, to keep fresh air circulating throughout the boat. Also consider a vent on the deck plates, as condensation can build up within the hull bilge too ... and that's where your gas tank is.
Use the search feature on 'dorade' and 'bilge vent' and you'll be reading for a bit ...
Without knowing where you are, I'd say it is condensation. Just leave them open.
If that solves it, you boat in a place where temp changes will exacerbate this condition. I'd consider a dorade box or nicro vent to your cabin top, to keep fresh air circulating throughout the boat. Also consider a vent on the deck plates, as condensation can build up within the hull bilge too ... and that's where your gas tank is.
Use the search feature on 'dorade' and 'bilge vent' and you'll be reading for a bit ...
HOTPURSUIT
Well-known member
Im with Dale check everything before you start cutting or modifying. Have you checked the seat pedestals where they mount to make sure they are sealed good.. do you have a back drop to keep the rain out? or is it always open? just some thoughts
Bryan 2530
Well-known member
Any chance the railing bolts are accessible through that hatch?
I'm not familiar with the 2510
I'm not familiar with the 2510
Thanks for the replys. This is a walkaround - just a hard top, no enclosure at the moment. I'm going to vent the bilge at some point but these lockers have me stumped.... I'm thinking just condesation but seems look a large amount of water...
DaleH
FOUNDER of Classic Parker Forum
Uhhhh, is it fresh or saltwater?
Do those lockers tie into the sides of the hull? Can you stick your head or an inspection mirror into them and see if you can see the hull cap/topsides "shoe box" joint where the cap&gunnel cap is placed down onto the hull as it comes out of the mold?
It may be waves and spray coming down the sides of the hull, forced up against the rubrail, and enters into the shoe box joint that needs better sealing ...
Do those lockers tie into the sides of the hull? Can you stick your head or an inspection mirror into them and see if you can see the hull cap/topsides "shoe box" joint where the cap&gunnel cap is placed down onto the hull as it comes out of the mold?
It may be waves and spray coming down the sides of the hull, forced up against the rubrail, and enters into the shoe box joint that needs better sealing ...
