Live well leak

[BtownRick]

Hi, I have a 2007 bass tracker pro guide v16 wt. Water leaks into the boat around the drain port beneath the boat...water enters around the port not through the port. I know this because I filled the boat with water yesterday and this is the only place water was exiting. It is an aluminum hull, welded. Trying to figure out how to repair. Do I need to remove the bow deck to access this part? Can a run a bead of silicone caulk around the collar of the port? I tried dealing with Tracker to no avail...they just tell you to take to a dealer, but none are nearby, plus, I am a diy person. Thanks

 

[Msky_Hntr]

If it's anything like my Bass Tracker 2 the tube is welded to the hull on the outside, You maybe able to have a welder grind the weld from the outside and weld it back.

 

[BtownRick]

Thanks for response, but mine is not welded to hull. It is black plastic. I can't see the inside attachment of this one, but there are two other ports above the water line and they are being held on by a plastic nut. Thanks

 

[Msky_Hntr]

Thanks for response, but mine is not welded to hull. It is black plastic. I can't see the inside attachment of this one, but there are two other ports above the water line and they are being held on by a plastic nut. Thanks

Then it's a thru hull connector and probably cracked. Ot it could have a bad gasket and you would probably have to remove the floor to fix it.

 

[BtownRick]

Thanks!