Bilge

[peter paul]

Why Bilge Get Full Of Water From Where. Possible Stupid Question

 

[BTMCB]

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Could very well be such a question without a few more details.

 

[Bearfan]

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Why Bilge Get Full Of Water From Where. Possible Stupid Question

Plug in?

 

[tashasdaddy]

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drain plug no tight enough, live well leaking, hose leaking, thru hull leaking, leaking around seam between hull and cap. hole in the hull. rotten boat.

 

[TilliamWe]

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If you have a cruiser, it's possible that the shower drains into bilge, sinks drain into bilge, A/C drains into bilge...

But more info would be helpful.

 

[tkrfxr]

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Why Bilge Get Full Of Water From Where. Possible Stupid Question

Every single through-the-hull fitting need to be checked.

Also, need to know if engine-drive coupling (i/o) or engine-propshaft-stuffingbox are sealed or leaking....

Pics might help, and everyone here loves to see them...

 

[Lone Duck]

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If nothing is leaking, and all is like it should be, It is condensation.

 

[peter paul]

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Thank You Guys I Was Just Wondering How But With You Guys That Answer My Question .how Water Is Build Up In The Bilge So I Will Check All System Out. Than You

 

[triumphrick]

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Also transom hatches. I have an 8x14 hatch in the bottom of my splash well that leaks slightly in heavy seas. I am aware of it and have yet to replace the gasket, but I know it holds water in there and the 7 yr old gasget doesn't seal as well as it should. Also, deck plates leak. Those round 8" plates have been known to let some water in as well...

 

[Fl_Richard]

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Maybee it's sinking.....

 

[peter paul]

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well guy i checked my bellows and it seems to be in good condition where else could i be getting water in my transom.i have a couple of screw hole that i seen water coming in when i was in the water.but when i unplug it in the parking lot about 3 to 4 gallon came out, where do i look now. could it be in the exhoust bellow.or anywhere else in the drive. 1982 mercruiser 470 motor 4 cylinder if you have pic for reference it would help.

 

[Fireman431]

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Don't forget rain and water from washing it.

 

[peter paul]

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what your saying

 

[markheck1]

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well guy i checked my bellows and it seems to be in good condition where else could i be getting water in my transom.i have a couple of screw hole that i seen water coming in when i was in the water.but when i unplug it in the parking lot about 3 to 4 gallon came out, where do i look now. could it be in the exhoust bellow.or anywhere else in the drive. 1982 mercruiser 470 motor 4 cylinder if you have pic for reference it would help.

wait what????? water coming in from screw holes? where are these holes at? pics of the holes and their locations would help.....

 

[spdracr39]

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He is saying water comes in from the top of the boat too. If you washed the boat or it rained and you did not drain the bilge that is a possible source. I say fix the leaky screws because it doesn't take long to build up a lot of water from even a small leak.

 

[peter paul]

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yes it has a couple of holes but i did not think it would acumilate lot of water in so little time. i only back up the trailer and release the boat it was about 10minute time. i used my bilge pump and remove the boat in the parking lot i unplug it about 3 gallon came out.could it be the screws i will find out today i will lift the bow so high and fill the bilge area so high that i should see something comeing out.the hole are wright at the water line seen water coming in but not constant.

 

[Fireman431]

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You're not going to get in that much water from screw holes, unless there are no screws in them. Look for cracks in the bellows, cracks in the gelcoat, possibly a leaking garboard plug, or even water leaks from the cooling hoses/exhaust risers on the engine. Easiest way to find out is to get the boat completely dry in the bilge and put it in the water with the engine off. Get a flashlight and start looking for water coming in (sitting still at the dock). If still dry, start the engine and let it idle at the dock and start looking again. If all is good after 10 min or so, have someone start driving the boat around slowly while you keep looking. Eventually you will see where it's coming in.

My personal opinion? water leaking from the engine cooling system or exhaust.

 

[Silly Seville]

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Umm, am I the only one who has noticed that this thread is 2 and a half years old? Did it take the OP THAT long to decide to fix his leak? :facepalm:

 

[CaptainKickback]

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Umm, am I the only one who has noticed that this thread is 2 and a half years old? Did it take the OP THAT long to decide to fix his leak? :facepalm:

Aw shucks. And everyone was having so much fun.

Good catch SS.

Sea ya...

 

[peter paul]

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Aw shucks. And everyone was having so much fun.

Good catch SS.

Sea ya...

no its not 2.5 year old thread i never had this case before so what ur talking about. thanks for ather inf that was givein to me.i will check all areas.