tfrei Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Hi. I just took my CS17 out of the water up here in Minnesota. I noticed that the mizzen mast had a fair amount of water in it. What do you think is the best way to get all the water out? My first thought was to just drill a 1/4 inch hole in the bottom wooden plug, drain out the water, and then plug it back up with something. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfrei Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Anyway, that's what I did. Just drilled a whole into the bottom plug and all the water drained out. I'm not sure why I thought that was so complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter HK Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 You said you would plug it back up with something- I wouldn't do that as the water will just re-accumulate. Best to have a permanent drain hole. My 2c worth Cheers Peter HK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I'll add my 2c to Peter. Now you have 4c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Leave the hole, I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 All masts ned a weep hole or two. Leave it open, so condensation can escape. Any enclosed space will cause condensation to collect inside it, so it needs to have an escape route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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