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Certainly. Here’s a concise summary you can send to the Cutwater factory rep:

Subject: Water Intrusion into Rear Pod – Cutwater 32CB (2023)

I'm the owner of a 2023 Cutwater 32 Command Bridge. Recently, I observed standing water in both the port and starboard rear pods. Upon manually activating the bilge pumps (both rated at 900 GPH), the starboard pump ran for about 7 minutes and the port pump for 8 minutes, collectively removing approximately 225 gallons (~1,877 lbs) of water.

Initially, I suspected a failure in the automatic activation, but after rinsing the pumps and pulling/replacing the 15A fuse, the auto function reset and resumed working correctly.

Further investigation revealed the source of water intrusion: a visible leak at the joint between the transom and the pods. Water was actively pouring into the pods when I sprayed a hose against the transom from the outside. It appears that the original sealant in this joint has failed, likely due to flexing during use or trailering. I understand these pods are non-structural and sit atop the outer stringers.

As a temporary mitigation, I’m considering injecting closed-cell polyurethane foam into the void at the seam to slow water ingress. This wouldn’t reseal the joint but would act as a flow restrictor. I’m open to recommendations for a more durable repair or insight into whether this type of leak is common on similar hulls.

—Kieran Cox
Las Vegas, NV
Cutwater 32CB (2023)

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