Re: LEAK???
Had the same problem as you in my 2002 Fisher Pro Avenger. Like you, I couldn't figure out why nothing showed up at the bilge pump while I was fishing. However, as the bow went up to go on plane, suddenly the bilge pump would have plenty to do. Pulling the plug when back on the trailer usually drained out about 10 gallons. I figured mine was leaking at about 2gph. The boat ended up going back to Fisher where they reportedly rewelded the transom and the keel. It's OK now.<br /><br />Before returning it to the dealer, I paid careful attention to what the transom was doing during launch and thoroughly inspected the livewell plumbing. <br /><br />Pulled up the bow and stern decks to check livewell fittings and hoses, both fill and drain. Put water in livewells to see if they'd leak. The outlet from the livewell pump Tee'd off to the front and rear wells. I suspected the hose running forward to the bow livewell might have a deck screw through it, so I eliminated the 'T' and ran the pump directly to the rear well. Didn't want to pull up main deck to check the hose that ran forward. This test disabled the front well and, in the process, eliminated the front running hose from consideration when the boat started filling up the next time out. The livewells turned out to be OK, but am including this to give you an idea of what you can do.<br /><br />You may also want to check to make sure your livewell drains are not clogged. A dead minnow or other creature may be lodged in a drain line causing the livewell to overflow. If you've got a well that stays full up to deck level, you've probably found at least part of your problem.<br /><br />If your boat's like mine, a battery powered drill with screwdriver bits, for pulling and driving decks screws, will be your best friend.<br /><br />Good Luck!<br />Bob
