2021 Tracker V-16 leaks

[Skary Bob]

I bought a 2021 tracker V-16 from a private seller. I took it to Cabelas for an inspection to have the warranties extended to me and all is good. The salesman said there was only 2.6 hours of engine wear. All good. Then I launch the boat for the first time and I have water in the storage compartment on the starboard side. I know the drain plug was tight. Had it in the water for a week and each day I had to bilge water (not a lot) and the compartment always was wet or damp towards the rear. I'm assuming there is a plumbing issue (livewell) that I would like to look at. Does anyone have any ideas how to access the recirculating pump and the area around it on the starboard side? Boat is upnorth and I really don't want to drag it back to Cabelas, have it sit and they tell me they can't find the leak. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

 

[briangcc]

If it's under warranty, have the marina fix it. If they have to cut holes in anything, its on them, not you, to fix correctly.

Tracker is sold at places other than Cabelas. Do a dealer search and see if there's an independent dealer closer to you that can launch the boat.

 

[ThomW]

I would agree with the above. Try and find a Tracker dealer near you. If you mess around and try and fix the issue, but can't...you may end up having a dealership tell you that you have voided the warranty and that they won't fix the issue for you.

 

[Scott Danforth]

most likely a loose clamp or other issue.

usually livewell plumbing is assembled to the deck before its dropped into the hull.