How much water in your bilge?
#1
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From: Cheboygan, MI
I get about a quart or 2 of water in my bilge after 3 or 4 weekends of boating. I trailer so it's only in the water a limited amount of time. I can't see any signs of a leak anywhere. I've also got a small oil leak, just enough to cover the water and I can't find it either. Looks like I'm going to pull the motor this winter. Just looking for a consensus on bilge water.
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Nary a drop unless I get caught out in the rain. Boat is self bailing and the only thing that drains to the bilge is the anchor locker (which begs the question, why?!). So if it rains I get water through the rode openings on either side of the anchor locker lid.
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ive got a leak in my transom somewhere, i probably pump out a 2-3 gallons during the day w/ them set on auto.
ive replaced the bellows but mechanic where i keep boat says more than likely its from the transom mounts or water pickups. so this winter i will have another big project to undertake.
ive replaced the bellows but mechanic where i keep boat says more than likely its from the transom mounts or water pickups. so this winter i will have another big project to undertake.
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From: Clarkston, Michigan
I get about a quart or 2 of water in my bilge after 3 or 4 weekends of boating. I trailer so it's only in the water a limited amount of time. I can't see any signs of a leak anywhere. I've also got a small oil leak, just enough to cover the water and I can't find it either. Looks like I'm going to pull the motor this winter. Just looking for a consensus on bilge water.
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From: Wyandotte, MI
Mine doesn't leak at all. However we do drain out a cup or two when back at the ramp, but that is because we swim all day and my daughter is in and out of the baot most of the day...... But it isn't enough for the bilge pump to even pump out. Only when my boat is on the ramp incline, does the water make it's way to the drain..... I did inspect my bellows yesterday, an my shift cable bellows looks like it is time to replace.... I hope to stretch it out until end of the season (next month).




