Water leak from what seem to be shaft seal...

[Saffa]

Hoping someone can add some light or assist with this problem. I have a 2013 Z3 with 30 hours. The last three weekends i realised the bilge pump kept activating and pumping water out of the hull. Today i decided to try and establish where this water is coming from (I assumed it was ballast pump with a leak in the Hull.)
After feeling around and search in the hull under the motor i have found that the water is in fact leaking in from the LASDROP shaft seal. (I peeled the sticker off and got the name)
It seems there is a metal coupling that is loose. depending how you move it the water leaks in more or less.

Has anyone had something similar or knows what has happened.
Can i continue using the boat for the long weekend? (The bilge keeps kicking in but I'm concerned the shaft is being damaged)

Look forward to hear what you guys think....

Thanks

[Jim Ball]

This happened to many 2013s. There are set screws that can be tightened.

[boardman74]

Yep it needs to be adjusted. The plate has backed off it sounds like. You can do it yourself if you are handy or its an easy fix for the dealer and should be covered under warranty.

[Z1Fan]

It is covered under warranty , as this happened to mine as well...

[zogzila]

I am taking my Z3 in next week (5/6/14). One tech said they are replacing the shaft seal and installing a newer version. Another told me they can add a collar to hold the shaft seal in place. Has anyone heard of a shaft seal recall on the current Tigé models or anything about adding a collar?

[trent]

Mine is in getting the collar added as well. Dealer indicated Tige was aware of the issue and this is the recommended fix.