2007 SV-211 Leaking at rear rub rail (I think). How do I fix it?

[jhoffy22]

While unloading the boat with the rear end submerged more than normal due to being on the ramp, I noticed that water was leaking in where it looks like the rub rail is located on the hull, though I am not 100% sure.

I recall reading about this being an issue on these boats, but couldn't track down any threads.

I'm not that concerned right now because it's really only an issue when the butt-end is sunk. However, I will be adding 1500lbs of ballast to the rear lockers and don't want want to worry about a constant leak.

Is this a common problem and what is the best way to fix it?

Thanks in advance!

[charlesml3]

Yep. It isn't that bad. My brother's SV-211 had a good leak on the starboard side of his rubrail. You need to remove enough of the rubrail to get to it and then fill the gap in with a good silicone sealant.

[homer12]

If you’re going to ballast it down, fix it for sure. I had same issue with lots of water getting in while surfing, enough it would kick in the bilge. After fixing it I get only minimal water through the vents. Really easy, I’ll have to find a post but here it is in quick reference:
Remove enough rub rail with Phillips screws
Masking tape edges to keep excess off where the rub rail doesn’t cover
Use 3M 3200 for good seal
Caulk trouble spots or where you see visible spots. I didn’t do the whole edge. Just places I could see the factory seal separating.
Remove tape with rubber gloves.
Wait to cure then reinstall rub rail


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[jhoffy22]

Yep. It isn't that bad. My brother's SV-211 had a good leak on the starboard side of his rubrail. You need to remove enough of the rubrail to get to it and then fill the gap in with a good silicone sealant.

Thanks!

[jhoffy22]

If you’re going to ballast it down, fix it for sure. I had same issue with lots of water getting in while surfing, enough it would kick in the bilge. After fixing it I get only minimal water through the vents. Really easy, I’ll have to find a post but here it is in quick reference:
Remove enough rub rail with Phillips screws
Masking tape edges to keep excess off where the rub rail doesn’t cover
Use 3M 3200 for good seal
Caulk trouble spots or where you see visible spots. I didn’t do the whole edge. Just places I could see the factory seal separating.
Remove tape with rubber gloves.
Wait to cure then reinstall rub rail


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Thanks for the info! What did you do to prevent water from getting in the vents?

[charlesml3]

Thanks for the info! What did you do to prevent water from getting in the vents?

Ignore it and let the bilge pumps take care of it. It isn't enough to worry about.

-Charles

[homer12]

Yeah, unfortunately I don’t have a good solution there yet. It really bothers my OCD-ness because it just gets water in the storage compartments and then trapped under the fatsacs which I have to pull back to dry out. As any good boat owner would do, I try to cover it up dry...


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