(1969 Glastron - Mercruiser 160 hp straight 6)<br />I have noticed that as soon as I launch the boat I have some water in the bilge. But it does not seem to continue to come in.<br /><br />I have recently discovered it only leaks when the outdrive is up. (That explains the water in the bilge immediatly after launching.)<br /><br />Isn't there a rubber cover for the gimbal bearing? Damage to that is my suspicion.<br />I did notice that there is a control cable back in there that has a torn boot. I don't know if that would allow water into the bilge or not.<br /><br />I am looking for opinions about what might cause water to leak in with the lower unit up - and for it to stop leaking when the lower unit is down.<br />Thanks,<br />jerry