Do 1998 Rinkers have a problem with water leaking into the cabin around the main hatch?

Wetbuoy

I'm on my first Rinker, a 266 Fiesta Vee Bravo 3, 350. 1998. My forward cabin ceiling keeps getting wet, like soaking wet. Not the hatch, I have reset it twice. Reset one side of windshield; screws a bit loose which I have sealed and reset and it was great until it rained again. Now about to do the other side. Nothing found so far to allow so much water to collect around the hatch and seep in. Am I missing something obvious or what? HELP!   Thanks Wetbuoy in Ottawa.

[Deleted User]

I just met a gentleman today on a neighboring dock with the exact same year and model of Rinker as yours. His boat is immaculate, I was shocked when he said it was a '98. If I see him tomorrow I'll ask him. We don't get much rain around here however.
Andy

GMSLITHO

I would guess the windshield screws 

GMSLITHO

How about the bow pulpit on a dry day have someone use a hose on the outside and look 

skennelly

How about the glass on the hatch...not just the frame.  I agree put a hose on the area and see if you can narrow it down.

TonyG13

Don't forget the latch. That was my problem - and I was surprised how much water came in...

https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/10152/leak-thru-bomar-hatch-lever-dog#latest

[Deleted User]

I spoke with the '98 266 owner I referred to above yesterday. He said he had not any problems with water leaks into the cabin.
Andy

Stodge

I had a 1997 280.  I did have to re-bed the port lights in the v-berth.  That was the only leaky area I came across.

Wetbuoy

Thanks andyd and GMSLITHO. A friend and I just spent the morning resetting the  entire starboard side windshield, we found some loose screws and fixed and replaced everything. 2 hours later another heavy rain and headliner is soaked again. No choice I am going to pull off the hatch for third time and may replace it altogether. Rest of the boat is fantastic. This is nuts. Bomac low profile hatch. I'll try making some silicone vee channels above to deflect some water to the sides. Wish me luck.