i don't think water is suppose to be there.

[bronze_10]

That kinda explains why we took on more water when tubing.. the stopping flushes water over the swim deck and it only drained into the hull not down the drain tube..

 

[bronze_10]

Wifey likes the boat too... she is sealing the through hull depth finder....

 

[4x15mph]

Check the front bow hook as well. It might have been mentioned already.

 

[jwells]

Where r all thr plugs on a 15 I know one in the ski locker where else

 

[Noko]

Where to buy SS clamps for hoses under the swim platform? I have a 2014 AR240. Anyone have a link or part number? Thanks, Derek

 

[ToddW850]

Where to buy SS clamps for hoses under the swim platform? I have a 2014 AR240. Anyone have a link or part number? Thanks, Derek

Hey @Noko if your boat is a 2014 you should be good to go still. I boat in salt water (not sure if you do) and my boat was about 7 years old before I had an issue. Doesn't hurt to occasionally take a peek down there to check and spray them with some Yamalube or T-9.

But you can pick up some SS Clamps at just about any hardware store (Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware) or West Marine. No part numbers. I went on size. I looked under there and counted the different sizes I needed. Still had to go back and get more. But I keep extras on the boat too, just in case I'm on the water and need one.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

It's not a bad idea to double up your clamps for peace of mind. Those big clamps in stainless can get pricey but worth every penny to ensure you don't sink!

 

[bronze_10]

Went out today... the bilge pump never came on once... when we pulled out of the water and pulled the plug.. very very little water ran out.... I think we solved the water propblem..

 

[itsdgm]

Awesome. Well done @bronze_10

 

[ToddW850]

That's great news!

 

[DBamaC]

I was out yesterday to test out my chartplotter install I noticed my bilge pump come on 3 times. Probably came on a bunch of times that I didn't notice. That was pretty surprising because I was only riding around with no pulling. I have a 4 day trip planned for Memorial Day with the boat in the water so I sure don't need to be dealing with a leak. I decided I needed to do a little reading before filling up the bilge and looking for the leak...not looking forward to it. As I read it occurred to me - when I installed my transponder I had to remove the rear deck tray and to set it out of the way I had to remove the drain hose. I don't remember reinstalling it when I put everything back together. Fingers crossed that that is the cause or I guess I'll be spending the next few days playing sleuth.

 

[DBamaC]

I was out yesterday to test out my chartplotter install I noticed my bilge pump come on 3 times. Probably came on a bunch of times that I didn't notice. That was pretty surprising because I was only riding around with no pulling. I have a 4 day trip planned for Memorial Day with the boat in the water so I sure don't need to be dealing with a leak. I decided I needed to do a little reading before filling up the bilge and looking for the leak...not looking forward to it. As I read it occurred to me - when I installed my transponder I had to remove the rear deck tray and to set it out of the way I had to remove the drain hose. I don't remember reinstalling it when I put everything back together. Fingers crossed that that is the cause or I guess I'll be spending the next few days playing sleuth.

That's exactly what it was! What an idiot I am sometimes.

 

[Julian]

Another tip for finding leaks is use a night vision camcorder (small one)....pull the covers in the clean out and stick the camera in there while on the water...narrate where you are pointing it while you move it around slowly....I've heard you can sometimes spot the leak source this way.

 

[Jim Cosler]

One last area where we've seen some people have leaks is the anchor locker drain. On some models, the connection between the drain and the locker was not sealed. When the bow is loaded with people and driving at no wake speed, water would put into the drain hole and leak through the fitting, OR would push into the anchor locker, and the locker itself would leak.

I'm with Julian on this one. The only time I had any considerable water in my boat was when I had five people in the bow and going through some big waves. Was totally shocked when I opened the ski locker and it was entirely full of water. I think it comes in the anchor locker drain and have since put a cork in that poorly designed hole. The drain is worthless anyway as it isn't even in the low point of the locker. Anyway, ever since my boat had been bone dry.