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08-01-2006, 07:03 AM
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water leak
I have a 98 42 sonic and cant seem to find were the water under my sink and step compartment is coming from. New sink drain hose, sink is not leaking. Getrs wet on the trailer not just in the water. There is more moister in the compartment by the step. Anyone have any ideas?
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Terry
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Terry
08-01-2006, 07:37 AM
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Terry,
I hope things are well.
As with every Sonic, you have to make sure you store the boat with the nose WAY up. Any water in the engine compartment bilge area will find its way forward, even with the boat 'level' as in when parked level or towing.
Other sources:
AC condensation not routing out properly.
Cooler drain not routing and draining properly.
Refrigerator condensation not routing and draining properly.
Also, check to make sure the bow light is not leaking. There is a void under the bowlight that can hold water and this could be making its way to where you have issues.
My 26 had issues with water in the storage compartment under the V-birth. It would be in the bilge from the cooler drain, and as soon as the boat was trailered or pointed downhill even while towing, the water would work its way forward and due to the drain sticking up a bit, it would not exit as easily as it arrived.
I think the newer Sonics have most of these water drainage issues worked out, but just keep checking everything. I know we talked about the fairing leaking, and you said yours is caulked well. Even the rub rail has been a known culprit of leaking on Sonics. Do you have a full cover or just the cockpit cover?
I hope things are well.
As with every Sonic, you have to make sure you store the boat with the nose WAY up. Any water in the engine compartment bilge area will find its way forward, even with the boat 'level' as in when parked level or towing.
Other sources:
AC condensation not routing out properly.
Cooler drain not routing and draining properly.
Refrigerator condensation not routing and draining properly.
Also, check to make sure the bow light is not leaking. There is a void under the bowlight that can hold water and this could be making its way to where you have issues.
My 26 had issues with water in the storage compartment under the V-birth. It would be in the bilge from the cooler drain, and as soon as the boat was trailered or pointed downhill even while towing, the water would work its way forward and due to the drain sticking up a bit, it would not exit as easily as it arrived.
I think the newer Sonics have most of these water drainage issues worked out, but just keep checking everything. I know we talked about the fairing leaking, and you said yours is caulked well. Even the rub rail has been a known culprit of leaking on Sonics. Do you have a full cover or just the cockpit cover?
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08-01-2006, 08:52 AM
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Re: water leak
It's dry foward of the compartments and have a cockpit cover on it and a big tarp over it till the building is built. It I have found some water in the compoartments in the cockpit on the same spot. Drying it out real good now and am going to have the wife spray water on the boat and see if I can find a leak.
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08-01-2006, 12:05 PM
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Re: water leak
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Terry,
I hope things are well.
As with every Sonic, you have to make sure you store the boat with the nose WAY up. Any water in the engine compartment bilge area will find its way forward, even with the boat 'level' as in when parked level or towing.
Other sources:
AC condensation not routing out properly.
Cooler drain not routing and draining properly.
Refigerator condensation not routing and draining properly.
Also, check to make sure the bow light is not leaking. There is a void under the bowlight that can hold water and this could be making its way to where you have issues.
My 26 had issues with water in the storage compartment under the V-birth. It would be in the bilge from the cooler drain, and as soon as the boat was trailered or pointed downhill even while towing, the water would work its way forward and due to the drain sticking up a bit, it would not exit as easily as it arrived.
I think the newer Sonics have most of these water drainage issues worked out, but just keep checking everything. I know we talked about the fairing leaking, and you said yours is caulked well. Even the rub rail has been a known culprit of leaking on Sonics. Do you have a full cover or just the cockpit cover?
I hope things are well.
As with every Sonic, you have to make sure you store the boat with the nose WAY up. Any water in the engine compartment bilge area will find its way forward, even with the boat 'level' as in when parked level or towing.
Other sources:
AC condensation not routing out properly.
Cooler drain not routing and draining properly.
Refigerator condensation not routing and draining properly.
Also, check to make sure the bow light is not leaking. There is a void under the bowlight that can hold water and this could be making its way to where you have issues.
My 26 had issues with water in the storage compartment under the V-birth. It would be in the bilge from the cooler drain, and as soon as the boat was trailered or pointed downhill even while towing, the water would work its way forward and due to the drain sticking up a bit, it would not exit as easily as it arrived.
I think the newer Sonics have most of these water drainage issues worked out, but just keep checking everything. I know we talked about the fairing leaking, and you said yours is caulked well. Even the rub rail has been a known culprit of leaking on Sonics. Do you have a full cover or just the cockpit cover?
Anyone else witht he same problem? Also I get water under and on top of the sink.
Frustrating.
Pete
08-01-2006, 03:16 PM
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Terry & 26SM, pull your bow light out, and recaulk it with a ton of silicone that still remains plyable once it dries. The void behind my mirror would fill with water due to the leaky light assembly. Mine was actually cracked and I replaced it. Also, drill a small drain hole at the base of the mirror so any condensation/water drains out onto the platform under the v-birth pad. I wrapped the foam inside my v-birth cushion in plastic to prevent it from collecting any water from anywhere.
Last edited by Sydwayz; 08-01-2006 at 05:48 PM.
08-01-2006, 04:57 PM
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Re: water leak
As Brian already stated, check the bow light. Also check the cleats. If they are pop up cleats they never use to install drain cups under them. The water would run right in the bottom of those. Also stated was the rub rail.
John S.
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08-02-2006, 11:00 AM
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Re: water leak
Yeah, I also got water behind the mirror in my 26 Prowler, as Sydwayz stated, alot of the bow lights "funnel" water into the forward bulkhead. Silicone in the light base is the cure. Or you could replace the mirror with glass and have a tropical fish tank in your cabin Steve
Steve
08-02-2006, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 509 SC
Yeah, I also got water behind the mirror in my 26 Prowler, as Sydwayz stated, alot of the bow lights "funnel" water into the forward bulkhead. Silicone in the light base is the cure. Or you could replace the mirror with glass and have a tropical fish tank in your cabin Steve
Steve
08-10-2006, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 43Thunder
Damn Brian, you got all the answers Guess you don't need my help anymore
Guess you don't need my help anymore 5500 lb. 26' boat; single 500EFI, Bravo1 (plain jane)= NO DRIVE ISSUES.
9500 lb. 37' boat, twin 496HOs, Bravo1 XZs = BROKEN DRIVE AGAIN.
