Water Coming in hull

[tigerhack]

i went out on my boat ,after 5 minutes water begin coming in , when i dock my bilge pump kicks in every 15 minutes, no hole is in the hull, no rubber is crack in the drive area,but after taking the boat back out of the water i did notice water running around the main frame of the bung, also around 1 of the bolts that hold on the foot end , but it wasnt running fast , would that cause water to be coming in that fast ? (1992 regal 233xl 5.7 )

 

[flabum]

Re: Water Coming in hull

Check the bung screws to see if they are tight. If they are, remove the bung and feel inside the hole, you are looking for rotted wood. If it is solid, put the bung back in using 3M 5200 fast cure. Then put the boat back in the water and try to pinpoint the leak. There are sveral things on the gimball housing that can leak.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Water Coming in hull

i did notice water running around the main frame of the bung, also around 1 of the bolts that hold on the foot end ,

Ayuh,........

My Guess is,.......

You've found your Leak........

I also Agree with FlaBum,...........
You've Probably got some Rot going on..........

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Water Coming in hull

Use 3M 4200 on any bolts or anything that will need taken apart in the future.The 5200 will bond and the bolts will never come out again.