Boat taking on water

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scottfus73

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Hey guys I have a problem and trying to figure it out. The boat takes on water when it is just sitting in the water. Does not when the boat is in motion. is there a seal on the outdrive that might be bad?
 
rickryder

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Re: Boat taking on water

transom seal? driveshaft bellows? shift cable bellows?
 
spdracr39

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Re: Boat taking on water

Drain Plug, Through hull fitting, Rotten transom .......
 
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scottfus73

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Re: Boat taking on water

Its a new drain plug the type you tighten so I am thinking rickryder is correct. Thank god the bilge is working. LOL
 
markheck1

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Re: Boat taking on water

You need to figure out where its coming from , it could turn into a major problem very fast.....
 
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Re: Boat taking on water

scottfus73 said:
Hey guys I have a problem and trying to figure it out. The boat takes on water when it is just sitting in the water. Does not when the boat is in motion. is there a seal on the outdrive that might be bad?
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Ayuh,.... What outdrive ya got anyways,..??
 
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