water inside boat damage

[stevejeri]

If the plug is left in a boat and it gets quite a bit of water in it, (nearly up to the top of the oil filter) will the water get into the bellows etc. and do damage to the drive?

 

[Bondo]

Re: water inside boat damage

Ayuh,....

That's a Distinct possibility.....
As well as Anything Electrical, that got Wet.....

 

[rodbolt]

Re: water inside boat damage

yes it can, if yours did it remove and inspect the drive. last week I did a pair of bravoII's in a 33 maxum. damage was extensive enough that I replaced both drive shafts and the gimbal bearings. the hull had sat over a year while up for sale and the guy bought it without a mechanical inspection. bill was over 5000 dollars by the time I had it seaworthy again.

 

[Coors]

Re: water inside boat damage

And a new starter.