How much water should I expect in my bilge? Brand new 16 Rebel XL

[CharlieZulu]

Brand new boat, always stored on a lift out of the water, have maybe 20 hours on it now.

Always covered with very tight fitting Lund cover.

Have had a few good rainstorms.

I always seem to have about a cup of water in there whenever I look - not enough for the bilge pump to suck up. Where is it coming from?

Thanks in advance.

 

[low277]

Re: How much water should I expect in my bilge? Brand new 16 Rebel XL

Nice boat! Is it possible that it may be from condensation?

 

[CharlieZulu]

Re: How much water should I expect in my bilge? Brand new 16 Rebel XL

Not this much! I think we're talking about a good cupful.

 

[snowman48047]

Re: How much water should I expect in my bilge? Brand new 16 Rebel XL

Are you using a livewell? Mybe there is a hose leaking. Is the transom plug in tight? mayne it is leaking. Is your speedo hose kinked and leaking? I wouldn't be to worried about a cup of water in a boat. I have several gallons in mine, the float switch always shuts off with a couple inches in the bilge.

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: How much water should I expect in my bilge? Brand new 16 Rebel XL

Never seen a boat cover yet that didn't leak a little water in a rainstorm. Probably the stiching.