Sigma 36 anchor locker bung?

[Mings74]

Hi all,
New to me Sigma 36, been poking around all the lockers and seeing what’s what.
Came across a few inches of water in the very bow end of forepeak. It looks like it has seeped through the bulkhead that butts up to the anchor locker.
When I looked where the anchor chain was it seems to have a false floor as it is fairly shallow.
Back to the inside and there is a bung at the base of the very forward bulkhead, I’m guessing all this (fresh) water is rain from the bottom of the anchor locker?. Never seen this setup before.

 

[Pete7]

Sigmas were built by Marine Projects in Plymouth along with several other makes like Moody. Many of the fittings and internal finish are identical.

We have a false floor in our anchor locker to raise the height above the water line enabling rain or saltwater to freely drain overboard. Sounds like yours has after many decades suffered a breach in the GRP/plywood enabling water to penetrate through. You need to be brave, investigate further and remove any wet plywood then replace. This is a DIY fix if you don't mind some work glass fibre work. An angle grinder will be your friend.

Does the anchor locker have a decent sized locker lid to gain access?

I sailed a Sigma 36 years ago, nice boat and went well.

Pete

 

[capnsensible]

I would check how the locker drains. I mentioned on the chain marking thread about paint flakes?

I know some boats of that era.....Moody....the locker drains right through to the saloon bilge. Unheard of these days, but worth checking?

 

[Neeves]

Yes - just poke a freshwater hose in the locker and we if the drain holes work or when the water goes. No need to be too aggressive with the water.

I suspect the locker might benefit from have a fresh water wash any way. Damp lockers, damp from sea water, is the death knell for chain. Keep the locker, aired, dry and clean. Separate the rope from the chain - the ropes hold water - which adds to the risk of chain corrosion.

Jonathan