Water in Bilge

[JWehrheim]

I have a PSS shaft seal. Appears it’s not leaking. Would that change when shaft is rotating?
What other areas might be causing the leak
Thanks

[lee]

Look at how many things are screwed into the hull

[jmoore15]

Does it happen all the time or some of the time? I went through this and ultimately found a ballast bag leaking at the seam.

[h2osk8er00]

Does it happen all the time or some of the time? I went through this and ultimately found a ballast bag leaking at the seam.

Definitely good input. Does it take on water sitting in the lake/river, or only under load... How fast? When did you first notice it and were you operating the boat normal or was it under heavy load? PSS may only leak under heavy load (full ballast). Whenever I have had a large leak it has come from there... Happened twice in 12 years. Thanks to [mention]gumby [/mention] too for hitting al the other spots. One time I beached my boat and bent all my tracking fins. Luckily none leaked. Let us know what you find and hope it is an easy fix!


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[h2osk8er00]

I have a PSS shaft seal. Appears it’s not leaking. Would that change when shaft is rotating?
What other areas might be causing the leak
Thanks

Sorry just saw this that it “appears its not leaking” so I am assuming that you were not driving the boat at all while looking at it. My recommendation is to launch the boat (make sure ballast or a Tsunami pump are available) and open the area to get eyes on the prop seal while driving. Load some ballast in the boat if you have some. If you boat has been taking on water it is most likely to be coming from here in my experience (so long as you haven’t hit anything or replaced the impeller and not screw a hose on tight enough). Once again, let us know! You got this!


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[Bamer]

Start with a dry bilge. Make sure no kids or you are not bringing water in after swimming. You’d be surprised how much water kiddos will bring in.

Run the boat for awhile and periodically check the bilge. If not leak, then add ballast. Get ballast full just while sitting and check for leaks. If no leak, the drive around.

Start with dry bilge, Make 1 change, check for leak and repeat.


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[Jetdriver]

The shaft seal Can be water tight at idle and leak a ton under load. Most of the leaks I’ve seen are due to the seal needing adjustment or replacement. Other infamous leakers are ballast bag fittings.

[h2osk8er00]

The shaft seal Can be water tight at idle and leak a ton under load. Most of the leaks I’ve seen are due to the seal needing adjustment or replacement. Other infamous leakers are ballast bag fittings.

Amen brotha. Those ballast bags can equal bad news just as fast!


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[mikemcclain8]

One other option:

In my 22i, when I open the hatch to look at the rudder linkage and PSS shaft seal, I also have access to my exhaust as it exits the motor and travels back to the transom. Periodically, mine become shifted towards the middle and water will come in when I come to a stop. Easiest way to check is leave the hatch open and have a passenger watch as you get on plane and then stop. Here is where the hatch is.

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