I am using the word "passive" as opposed to when the engine is running and pumping water. Discovered a leak in the bilge area, roughly 2 gallons/24 hours. I have been able to isolate it to the port engine itself as the ingress of water increases to about 1 gallon/hour when engine is running.
My son (mechanic) will be down this weekend with his scope, etc to try and find the exact source however from what I can see when using a camera is that it could just be a gasket, at least I hope that is all.
My question is thus; I do not wish to have to lift the vessel out of the water to do repairs, but if I remove the water intake hose and plug same would I still get some "passive" water intrusion, ie from exhaust area. Recalling my high school physics the intrusion should be minimal if any and can probably be handled by the bilge pumps. I have previously been able to change a thermostat without water coming up through the housing itself.
Thanks in advance, I tried to search for a possible answer but most just address water pump failures, etc.
My son (mechanic) will be down this weekend with his scope, etc to try and find the exact source however from what I can see when using a camera is that it could just be a gasket, at least I hope that is all.
My question is thus; I do not wish to have to lift the vessel out of the water to do repairs, but if I remove the water intake hose and plug same would I still get some "passive" water intrusion, ie from exhaust area. Recalling my high school physics the intrusion should be minimal if any and can probably be handled by the bilge pumps. I have previously been able to change a thermostat without water coming up through the housing itself.
Thanks in advance, I tried to search for a possible answer but most just address water pump failures, etc.