taking on water

[McJaggr]

Just bought a new 2009 207LS Reinell. 20.5 feet with a 5.0 liter V8. The boat performs great, but seems to take on a lot of water. After a day on the lake, it dumps several gallons when I pull the plug. I've searched for an obvious leak and can't find one. Any ideas?

 

[Backyardhockey]

Re: taking on water

Speedometer tube?

 

[Jack Daniels]

Re: taking on water

Swimmers and or skiiers coming in and out of the water.

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: taking on water

Does your day on the lake include swimming/skiing/tubing?? Each person that climbs in the boat dripping will deposit between 1/2 to 1 cup of water in the boat.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: taking on water

several gallons in a day is too much. Take it back immediately.
Also find out why your bilge pump isn't coming on. The accumulation should be about a quart, and especially when you're running it should kick on. If there's no float switch, get the dealer to install one and find out how in good conscience they can sell a boat without it.

 

[dooma_Flatchy]

Re: taking on water

Personally,I would take it back to the dealer. If you bought it new it should be under warranty.

 

[Utahboatnut]

Re: taking on water

Well my last boat was 25 years old and after a week at the lake skiing/tubeing etc all day every day at the end of the week a few cups would come out maybe. Take it back to the dealership and have them fix it.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: taking on water

Indeed. I expect the leaks from my old aluminum but from a new boat I'd expect a dry bilge.