Still getting water draining for 2 minutes

[anmut]

I found that sealing the clean-out hatch tray made a big difference for my boat. I used to get some water, maybe a gallon in the bilge, but after sealing the hatch tray my boat is bone dry. I use silicone spray on the hatch cover seal, clean-out plug seals, and I also use silicone spray on all underwater seals and fittings - spraying the transom plug O-ring, bucket and steering cables, linkages, etc. It's also good for the ball coupler lock, surge slide, 7-way plug, and interior hinges and fittings as it displaces water. I go through about a can of 3-in-1 silicone spray a season...better to spend a few bucks on preventative care than a few thousand on parts or damage.

This is the way. Between the silicon and the Yamahlube, my boat tends to give off a nice, light oil slick when we first get to the sandbar...

 

[212s]

This is the way.

Mandalorian fan?
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Yeah I definitely believe the silicone spray helps keep things lubed and water resistant.

Between the silicon and the Yamahlube, my boat tends to give off a nice, light oil slick when we first get to the sandbar...

Not sure how far your sandbar is from your launch point, but we generally have a 15+ minute cruise to get somewhere worth floating so no slick by that time. But I do notice it when we launch the boat off the trailer...although sometimes the boats beside us are a lot worse with oil slicks in the water.
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[AZMark]

I see you have an X boat. Any way for ballast system to leak water into the boat? There’s a bag and plumbing in the ski locker right?

 

[Blue Yonder]

I see you have an X boat. Any way for ballast system to leak water into the boat? There’s a bag and plumbing in the ski locker right?

I haven’t used it yet. I did check to make sure all the connections were fastened. ??

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I haven’t used it yet. I did check to make sure all the connections were fastened. ??

Turn off the sea cocks then.

 

[Blue Yonder]

Sea cock?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

There is a valve on the thru hull fitting for the ballast water, turn it off since you’re not using the ballast to eliminate source.

 

[Blue Yonder]

There is a valve on the thru hull fitting for the ballast water, turn it off since you’re not using the ballast to eliminate source.

Gotcha

 

[suke]

I'd be willing to bet it's the clean out tray. You want water to be on top of the cleanout plugs after a day on the water. Especially after several stops of water coming over the back and/or people getting in and out of the water on to the swim platform. Sounds like that water is making it's way past the cleanout tubes and/or that cleanout tray.

 

[Blue Yonder]

I'd be willing to bet it's the clean out tray. You want water to be on top of the cleanout plugs after a day on the water. Especially after several stops of water coming over the back and/or people getting in and out of the water on to the swim platform. Sounds like that water is making it's way past the cleanout tubes and/or that cleanout tray.

Well, I took it to the dock today and back into the water and left the boat on the trailer. 30 minutes sitting there…had about 1-2 gallons of water drain out. I saw a few small dribbles around some fittings and the rear tie down hooks are dripping water hours after i got the boat back home. I sealed them up and plan to re-test tomorrow afternoon. Thanks y’all for all the help…I’m truly grateful. ??

 

[Blue Yonder]

Well, I took it to the dock today and back into the water and left the boat on the trailer. 30 minutes sitting there…had about 1-2 gallons of water drain out. I saw a few small dribbles around some fittings and the rear tie down hooks are dripping water hours after i got the boat back home. I sealed them up and plan to re-test tomorrow afternoon. Thanks y’all for all the help…I’m truly grateful. ??

Also, I did re-seal the clean out tray to hopefully help with roll-over of water coming on it. That doesn’t bother me, a leak really bothers me though!!

 

[anmut]

Mandalorian fan?
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Yeah I definitely believe the silicone spray helps keep things lubed and water resistant.

Not sure how far your sandbar is from your launch point, but we generally have a 15+ minute cruise to get somewhere worth floating so no slick by that time. But I do notice it when we launch the boat off the trailer...although sometimes the boats beside us are a lot worse with oil slicks in the water.
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In fairness to me, I Yamalube EVERYTHING on the rear. Ladder and ladder springs, any moving point on the pumps and cables. We also have a 10min ride up to the sandbar, but still throw a good slick when we get there. The Yamalube STICKS!