Dripping water ... exhaust bellows?

Frugal Floater

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After lifting hatch on my 2009 Glastron 5.0 GL I heard a drip. I just had bellows replaced < 20 hours last year. I’m not a mechanic, but leak appears to be above where exhaust hose meets the outdrive. Before pulling tomorrow I figured I’d see if y’all might have suggestions. I’ll try to post a video
 

Scott Danforth

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did you replace the bellows that matter? like the u-joint bellows?
 

Frugal Floater

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Yes, u-joint bellows were replaced last year by professional marine shop. My guess is bellows again or Y pipe seal. I may try to trim up to see if water volume increases. If it does, then I would assume it is not the Y pipe. Any other troubleshooting tips before I pull it out and lose 1/2 of my boating season?
 
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Scott Danforth

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how does pulling a boat for a 4-8 hour stint loose half your boating season?

you have a leak, most probable is the bellows
 

Frugal Floater

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I know if it is the Y pipe, then the motor will need to be pulled. In my area, there is a backlog of boats at marina shops and it takes weeks or even a month+ to even have someone look at a boat. (Pittsburgh, PA)
 
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