Prater

I have read some posts about the older Formulas having leak problems. I knew of the problems when I purchased my 357. I resealed the hatch that was leaking but still have water intrusion during rainstorms. I need some advice on where else water can get through. The forward bilge pump went out while I was on the road and I just removed aout 20 gallons of water from the cabin. I think the windshield is the culprit but did not realize that it would let that much water in. It has been about three weeks since I was last in the cabin with two brief rainstorms pouring down and another one just starting.

Thanks for the advice

Killer_TA

I also just picked up a 357. I have found leaks in the cabin coming from the bow rail, bow light even the rub rail screws almost every screw that went through the deck was leaking a small amount of water in to the cabin. If you have not I would check all the screws on the boat really. Almost 90% of them on mine were loose from the railings to the deck joint.

Ted G

The screws that fasten the windshield are likely the culprit, remove the rubber insert, coat them all in sealer and reinstall.

88formula223

where can you get a new rubber insert?

Prater

Thanks for the replies. I am also missing the rubber insert for the windshield.

Killer_TA

The have been a few posts on the topic of the rubber insert. So far as I know no one has been able to find a replacement.

88formula223

a couple buddies have the same type seal on their windshield (crownline,mariah) so it shouldnt be formula specific?