I have a 175 hp 1989 Merc/Mariner, it actually says Sea Ray on the outside, it is on a 21' Laguna. After running the motor for a while water seems to collect in the bottom of the inside of the motor, under the plugs, maybe 2-3 cups worth. I would tilt up and it would flow out. I ran it with out the cowl on and couldn't see any water leak. The foam on the cowl is dry. There seems to be a lot of spray on the motor, probably from the depth finder, and when I slow down the "rooster tail" comes up to the motor to get it wet. I don't think any water should get passed the seal on the cowl. Could running it at higher rpm produce a leak that I wouldn't see at lower speeds? <br />The cowl seal was a little mangled so I replaced, and hope that will fix it. Have not tried it since due to the weather, but am taking it into salt water this weekend and wanted to see if I could get any other thoughts/suggestions. Thank you in advance.
