I feel if one owns a boat long enough, just a matter of time before you face a leak. Amazed how many folks just feel ok having the bilge pump as the only solution.
Thank you for giving me permission to is the footage. Through hull fittings terrify me. And I watch your videos as a warning for staying in the channel.
Hey, bought a 28ft Bayliner Contessa a few months ago. It's in a wet slip. Got no trailer and forklift at marina can't handle it. I noticed leaked when I bought it and resealed hatches and windows and no leaks there now. But notice water underneath the floor and in a section underneath the seating area which I tried to get some fiberglass resin to try to seal it. Noticed a spot where it would have a few drops come in the bottom. Turned on my pump and dnt hear it working. Previous owner turned it on and it worked but now I turn it on and you see the voltage fluctuate but I dnt see or hear any draining. I just took a shop vac and got the water out and tried to do the fiberglass resin thing. But went back today and there maybe a half gallon of water under the seat again. Not sure what to do. Completely new to boats but I am pretty good at learning these things. Trying to figure out how to fix it in the water.
If there is any leak below the water line, seems likely you need to get professional help. The pumps will not pick up every drop. In our lazarette, we get some water in the bilge from heavy rains, but the bilge in the cabin is typically dry. You are doing the right thing figuring out where the water is coming from!
do you have thru hull transducers? I guess those would also fall under the routine inspection category? my boat came from factory with one installed for speed/depth data (with the paddle wheel), but it was not used for years and I installed another transducer which I used. however wanted a backup one for depth, so though that I could upgrade the old factory one to new Airmar DST-810 (as the hole is already there). It was smart move, as upon removing the old transducer it was really in a bad shape after all those years and could have caused leaks.. and I would not think of it as I've not been using it.. I guess there could be a lot of older boats which have some old thru-hull fittings which are not used, but could be ticking timebombs.. like some old plastics, seals or sealants which condition might be not so obvious even if you look at it..
We do have a transducer for the depth finder and another plugged one. Both in the Lazarette and conveniently under the same hatch as the generator through hulls. I honestly don’t check them the same way i probably should. I focus on the sea cocks because I have been on boats where they have leaked. Now you gave me another thing I should worry about and check consciously.
I feel if one owns a boat long enough, just a matter of time before you face a leak. Amazed how many folks just feel ok having the bilge pump as the only solution.
It’s terrifying. One of my boat neighbors has a WiFi alarm on his bilge. That is on the list for potential projects.
Well put together, just actually had another vessel sink today due to a 3”raw water intake line that came off!
Thank you for giving me permission to is the footage. Through hull fittings terrify me. And I watch your videos as a warning for staying in the channel.
Thank you just what I needed to see.
Thank you. That is the goal.
Hey, bought a 28ft Bayliner Contessa a few months ago. It's in a wet slip. Got no trailer and forklift at marina can't handle it. I noticed leaked when I bought it and resealed hatches and windows and no leaks there now. But notice water underneath the floor and in a section underneath the seating area which I tried to get some fiberglass resin to try to seal it. Noticed a spot where it would have a few drops come in the bottom. Turned on my pump and dnt hear it working. Previous owner turned it on and it worked but now I turn it on and you see the voltage fluctuate but I dnt see or hear any draining. I just took a shop vac and got the water out and tried to do the fiberglass resin thing. But went back today and there maybe a half gallon of water under the seat again. Not sure what to do. Completely new to boats but I am pretty good at learning these things. Trying to figure out how to fix it in the water.
If there is any leak below the water line, seems likely you need to get professional help. The pumps will not pick up every drop. In our lazarette, we get some water in the bilge from heavy rains, but the bilge in the cabin is typically dry. You are doing the right thing figuring out where the water is coming from!
All boats take wear and tear!! Just means it’s gotten some good use and good times
We do try to get use from the boat!
do you have thru hull transducers? I guess those would also fall under the routine inspection category?
my boat came from factory with one installed for speed/depth data (with the paddle wheel), but it was not used for years and I installed another transducer which I used. however wanted a backup one for depth, so though that I could upgrade the old factory one to new Airmar DST-810 (as the hole is already there). It was smart move, as upon removing the old transducer it was really in a bad shape after all those years and could have caused leaks.. and I would not think of it as I've not been using it.. I guess there could be a lot of older boats which have some old thru-hull fittings which are not used, but could be ticking timebombs.. like some old plastics, seals or sealants which condition might be not so obvious even if you look at it..
We do have a transducer for the depth finder and another plugged one. Both in the Lazarette and conveniently under the same hatch as the generator through hulls. I honestly don’t check them the same way i probably should. I focus on the sea cocks because I have been on boats where they have leaked. Now you gave me another thing I should worry about and check consciously.