2000 Skeeter Aluminum 17' leaking

[bassackwards]

I just purchased this boat a few weeks ago and noticed it is leaking after the fact. When I purchased the boat, I inspected all the visable welds and they looked fine. The only weld i cant see is the center of the hull because there is another piece over it, that Im guessing is met to protect it. When I am fishing Ill turn the bige pump on every 30 min or so and it will pump water for 20-30 sec. I have no idea where is coming from.

It only seems to get water in it when I sitting and trolling while bass fishing. On days where I take it out riding with the wife and kids I get no water worth talking about.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 2000 Skeeter Aluminum 17' leaking

Would it be possible to stick a hose in the bilge when you've got it at home sitting on the trailer? I did this on my previous leaky boat and within seconds it revealed a pin hole that was streaming, not just dripping, water. Fixed that and about 85% of my issue was gone. Obviously you don't want to put too much water in there but if you think the leak is near the keel, it shouldn't take much water to reveal it.