Water in Bilge

[dwelch022]

Is it normal to get a little water in the bilge while running a 30 MPH? If so, where does the water come from?

 

[Another retired guy]

Re: Water in Bilge

No, it's not normal You don't say what size or type of boat you have or what type engine?? How much water is a "little"??
Give us some more info and you'll get some suggestions as to where it may be coming from

 

[dwelch022]

Re: Water in Bilge

No, it's not normal You don't say what size or type of boat you have or what type engine?? How much water is a "little"??
Give us some more info and you'll get some suggestions as to where it may be coming from

The boat is a 21' Sea pro with Johnson Outboard 150 hp. Less than an inch of water, not very much.

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: Water in Bilge

Could be rain water from many different areas that get down into the hull. Most boats are not water tight but should be. A lot of boats will not show any water in the bilge until they get on a plane because the deep V drain to the stern is lower in the water until on a plane.

I would vacuum it dry and then test it again to see if it is continuous intrusion or just a small rain leak somewhere. What year is the boat?

Check your rod holders, anchor lockers, rub railing etc.

Is this boat trailered or left in a mooring or dock?

 

[dwelch022]

Re: Water in Bilge

Could be rain water from many different areas that get down into the hull. Most boats are not water tight but should be. A lot of boats will not show any water in the bilge until they get on a plane because the deep V drain to the stern is lower in the water until on a plane.

I would vacuum it dry and then test it again to see if it is continuous intrusion or just a small rain leak somewhere. What year is the boat?

Check your rod holders, anchor lockers, rub railing etc.

Is this boat trailered or left in a mooring or dock?

The boat is a 1999 and is also left on the trailer. The rod holder drain into the bilge.

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: Water in Bilge

I would also check all your thru-hull fittings to insure there in good shape. And of coarse anything below water line should be checked as well.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Water in Bilge

normal for a boat that size.

 

[Taxus812]

Re: Water in Bilge

My boat had not been in the water for several years before I bought it. When I put it on the water the first few times I got a small amount of water in the bilge. It stopped after a few times out . I was told the same, some rain water trapped in pockets that collected in the bilge once the boat sloshes around for a bit. also some of the plastic fittings may leak a bit until they get good and wet (humming through hull transducer).

The big source of water is my kids getting in and out of the boat

 

[pokman]

Re: Water in Bilge

agree with above, could be trapped rainwater, trapped water from people getting in and out is huge. Like Taxus said when the kids get in after tubing they drop a lot of water. If you can next time on the trailer tilt it up as high as you can for a bit and see what happens then check again after you take her out again.