water in the engine area

[kataflorida]

Hi,
even if the boat is not running after some hours i find a lot of water in the bilge area, i can't see where is caming in from...

 

[Bondo]

Re: water in the engine area

Ayuh,... Then you have a Leak....

Leaks are found by Looking,.... Closely...

 

[Speakrdude]

Re: water in the engine area

Is it an inboard/outboard? First thing I would check are the shift bellows and the drive bellows. Very common to leak.

 

[180shabah]

Re: water in the engine area

Leaks only get worse, you need to find it before you sink your boat.

 

[slasmith1]

Re: water in the engine area

has it been raining?

 

[havasuboatman]

Re: water in the engine area

Look and look and look some more. Mirror and a flashlight will help. Pull the drive and check the drive bellows of water.

 

[Fun Times]

Re: water in the engine area

Take a garden hose and carefully run the water all over the back side of the boat including the rub rail area, Have someone inside the boat with a light looking for and listening for running water, You may find it by doing it this way also. If you do not find it with the hose, Then start the engine while on the garden hose and see if you get more water in that way.