Bilge seems to run all the time
08-09-2005, 01:19 PM
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Re: Bilge seems to run all the time
I would lower the boat into the water again, after I pumped out all the water from the bilge, and let it sit for an hour, without starting it. Watch for water in the bilge again. If none, then something leaking from motor or hoses while running only. You could get lucky, and find a loose hose clamp. If still getting water, then probably coming from something on that transom, bellows, etc. = time to take it to the shop if you never have done that type of work before. Good Luck.
08-09-2005, 01:33 PM
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Re: Bilge seems to run all the time
These last few posts or so are really good.
Also... lots of times a leaky bellows will leak OUT when you have the boat out of the water and raise the drive.
(the rubber separates and the water comes out.)
Don't live with the leak, get it diagnosed and repaired if you can't find it on your own.
Also... lots of times a leaky bellows will leak OUT when you have the boat out of the water and raise the drive.
(the rubber separates and the water comes out.)
Don't live with the leak, get it diagnosed and repaired if you can't find it on your own.
08-09-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: Bilge seems to run all the time
Thanks a lot all for the input and suggestions... i will try a couple of the easier things and if that doesnt pan out, i am printing this thread and bringing it to a mechanic.
08-09-2005, 11:12 PM
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Re: Bilge seems to run all the time
Originally Posted by Wally
Are you the original owner? Just wondering if this has been going on from the get go. Have you had any work done recently that started this leak? Like maybe having an impellor changed on the seawater pump? Maybe they didnt tighten the hose clamps all the way down. Does you motor have the water circulation pump still on the block? Check and see if its leaking through the weep hole...maybe the pump is going bad? another trick you can try is to put a dusting of baby powder into the bilge and go out for a quick drive.....pop the hatch and see if you can locate where the water is originating from. When it comes to boats theres so many variables it can take a while to track it down. Good luck
08-09-2005, 11:14 PM
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Re: Bilge seems to run all the time
Originally Posted by Stingray69
Check the oil cooler water connections.
Originally Posted by Stingray69
Had the hose nipple snap the solder connection before.
really appreciate the ideas and suggestions... i am again proving that i dont know enough about boats. i am trying to learn though
