Leak in boat around livewell drain

[Dakinger]

Hi;
I have a 2001 Crestliner Superhawk 1600, I have a small leak. I believe it is around the livewell drain on the transom, because it turns easily. Is there a simple way to seal it? Also, there are notches on the inside of the rubber gasket on the drain, can this be removed to assist in sealing the leak??

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Leak in boat around livewell drain

I'd replace the entire fitting with a brand new one. I assume you have access to both sides of the fitting, right? Sounds like your gasket has hardened and is no longer sealing. Replacing the fitting is a cheap way to deal with the problem.

 

[Dakinger]

Re: Leak in boat around livewell drain

I can't get at the inside without doing a bit of a teardown, but the fitting does come apart somehow??

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Leak in boat around livewell drain

Some do, some don't. I thought you could see both sides of the thing. If it's a straight shot from the bottom of the live well, and the live well contacts the bottom of the hull, they may have used a flared tube like a transom drain. In that case, it can still be replaced. I think I'd let a boat repair place do that, though.

 

[Dakinger]

Re: Leak in boat around livewell drain

The livewell is at the front of the boat, I was just concerned that I might break a fitting inside the boat.....