Well, in the process of investigating why my Hurricane Hinge leaks, I seem to have discovered some bad news. My hurricane hinge is on backwards!
So rain water can build up along the leading edge of the hinge, then make it's way into the hinge, and into the galley. That might also explain the creaking sound when the galley lid opens or closes. I think there is grit in the hinge. If grit can get in there, I suppose water can too. The noise of the grit in there is like fingers dragging on a chalkboard to me.
The TD was finished about a year ago, and it was just 6 months ago that we discovered the leaks, which seem to be only in 2 or 3 spots along the hinge. After a rainy night we can empty out about a cup of rainwater from 2 "tupperware" containers placed under the hinge, in the galley (top shelf).
After the galley cabinets got a little warped, we pulled them out, sanded everything & re-varnished, so the cabinets are ok now. But I can see that unexpected water can present a problem.
Now maybe this is a major problem with a major cure, or maybe it's not all that bad... Could it be that I should start by examining all the screws on the uphill side (front) and look for a possible leak there? It seems like sort of a difficult path for rainwater to get in from the front, as it would have to go all the way over the top middle of the inside of the hinge.
The front edge of the hinge appears to be under the aluminum skin. (bummer!) So removing it might be a yukky problem. The rear edge of the hinge is on top of the skin, as you can see.
The question is What to do about it. Suggestions? --
This is a photo of the hinge installed WRONG, upside down. UPDATE:I ordered a new Hurricane hinge and replaced it. The galley lid slide off sideways, then we removed both halves of the hinge & installed the new one (being sure it was installed right-side-up this time!) Not too bad, all done in less than 1 day. Did need help moving the lid, for sure!