Water interring the front of my boat

[glennj3]

Warm water coming into the bilge

1985, 165 MC. While underway I looked at every location I could and found no leaks. But I have to use the bilge pump to remove clean warm water.
could it be coming from the exhaust couplers?
thanks

 

[glennj3]

After running on the lake for a while I get water leaking into the front area, lowest part where the pump is located. I’ve crawled beneath the hull and patched every crack I found.
I'm wondering what the hull looks like ie, single layer , multi layers, wood stringers up there?
any advice or ideas how to stop this leak?

 

[achris]

This isn't an engine problem, so I'll move it to the resto forums.

 

[Chris1956]

gee, warm water? I would check engine risers, hoses and manifolds for leaks.

 

[Grub54891]

I'm with Chris. Look everywhere in the engine bay. If you can't see it, try putting your phone down there attached to a selfie stick and video it. You may have to have it running, so be extremely careful when checking. Also, how are the bellows? They can leak also. I had a leak back there so I replaced the bellows as they were questionable, still leaked. Found the trim manifold at the bottom of the gimble housing where the lines attach had a bad gasket.

 

[achris]

The title says 'water entering the FRONT of the boat'... Last time I looked, engines were at the BACK of the boat!

 

[Chris1956]

Gee, water can travel from rear to the front of the boat. But can it warm itself?

 

[achris]

Gee, water can travel from rear to the front of the boat. But can it warm itself?

Agreed, but the title says 'ENTERING', not traveling to.

 

[Grub54891]

Yeah I saw that to. But warm water comes from the motor area. Unless its stored bow down on the hard, then launched, it would run back and be warm for a bit?

 

[glennj3]

I have 2 water leak issues. The post regarding the front leak was moved. So the one I have left is the engine well water. I’ll google it but I’m not sure what the risers are?
the Bellows prevent water from backing into the exhaust?
There is something above the drain attached to the outdrive and has a couple of lines to it. It was replaced two years ago because of a leak. It may be doing it again.
thanks for your help.

 

[glennj3]

Fresh water leaks into the front of my boat

1985 Sea Ray Seville mid cabin cruiser. Water leaks into the lowest area where the bilge type pump is located. Last week I saw the 1st drops interring. I put goop over that area so I don’t know if that stops it?
wondering if the hull has space between it and the floor that could hold water?
are there wooden streamers down there for structural support?

 

[GA_Boater]

Two years ago you said this problem began the year before, so you are now three years into the problem. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/gen...867-last-year-my-boat-started-taking-on-water

I don't know how many times you were asked to provide pictures. Will you add some so you can be helped? We're working in the dark.