Leak in boat?

[drrm123]

I'm trying to find where water could be leaking in boat from, thought it was transom boot bought new one and replaced, and checked shift cable. only problem i see is where jell coat is worm away at bottom of boat at v. could water seep through fiberglass? any other places to look? 1981 beachcraft with omc 3.8 stringer 800. clear water not from engine takes on about 1 to 3 gallons when out for about 1 to 2 hours in lake.

 

[arks]

Re: Leak in boat?

I'm trying to find where water could be leaking in boat from........ could water seep through fiberglass? any other places to look?

Yeah, but not the quantity you describe. Could there be a hole or crack down there?
How about the bilge plug- is it tight? I've seen bilge plug flanges (the part thats attached to the hull) so loose that it leaks water around the edges.

 

[drrm123]

Re: Leak in boat?

will go back outside and look at bilge plug. should be pretty tight never noticed it being loose when putting plug in. just looked under boat and did not see any craks or holes. i guess next time i go out i'll just sit and look for water leaking at back of boat.

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Leak in boat?

Any hole in the tub.

Bow eye, rub rail, ladder.

1 or 2 gallons ain't nothing.

 

[Don S]

Re: Leak in boat?

The only way to find a leak is to actually see it. No way in the world cn someone guess where it's coming from.
Could be nothing more than rain water from the decks, engine hatch, blower hoses/vent. Who knows.
You can ask how to fix it after finding it, buy you have to use your eyes, to find it.

 

[tboss]

Re: Leak in boat?

If it can be trailored put it on the haul and fill her up to the bottom of the oil pan with sump off try to see if the hull is leaking .

 

[drrm123]

Re: Leak in boat?

thanks for info if clear tomorrow will try filling boat with water to see if any leaks.