Taking a leak in public...

[J-RAD]

Every outing in my '16 AR240 I end up with copious amounts of water in the bilge. Gradually I've been able to find and seal a few I've found along the way, but the water persists to infiltrate somewhere...?



To date, I found the drain line detached from the rear clean out tray. A leaking check valve on my ballast overflow sending water out the bilge pump. Besides that I've only been able to find a couple dribbles... Nothing that can justify the amount of water I'm seeing.

I've pursued the leaks a little harder this season, actually did a reverse leak test by raising the bow on the trailer and filling the bilge with water. Filed it up to the bottom of the drive shafts and nothing...

Boat is stored sheltered from the elements.

I'm tired of leaking in public, so where them leaks at?

 

[Beachbummer]

In going to state something bad, that I think your already know in your heart....

The leak is likely only there when the engine is running. Otherwise it would have revealed itself when filling up the bilge.

Good news is... That's quite a bit of water so it should be visible at some point.

You may have to stick your head in engine compartment or rear hatch while running to see what's going on.

 

[Jgorm]

Sprinkle four everywhere

 

[Beachbummer]

I bet you meant flour.

 

[J-RAD]

In going to state something bad, that I think your already know in your heart....

The leak is likely only there when the engine is running. Otherwise it would have revealed itself when filling up the bilge.

Good news is... That's quite a bit of water so it should be visible at some point.

You may have to stick your head in engine compartment or rear hatch while running to see what's going on.

I think you're probably right... I actually stuck my head in the engine compartment while my wife operated the boat at wakeless an even held the kill switches down and stuck my head in the transom access. There were no obvious signs of a leak. Had me scratching my head a bit.

 

[J-RAD]

Sprinkle four everywhere

I bet you meant flour.

I'm not sure I follow? You want me to mix it with flour and make some dumplings...? Lol!

 

[bronze_10]

Anchor locker drain?

 

[McMark]

Clean out plugs get water pushed past them then the water goes in through the inspection hatch.

 

[boudin]

When you raised the bow, and then filled up the stern with water, how high did it get under the swim platform? Above the transom plates and stern hull fittings? Do you have a pic?

-Greg

 

[Jgorm]

I'm not sure I follow? You want me to mix it with flour and make some dumplings...? Lol!

Haha, no, chocolate chip cookies please. Sprinkle *flour* everywhere and you will see where the water is coming from.

 

[jcyamaharider]

Is your cleat under water when you ballast up? That is where I get my water from.

 

[J-RAD]

Is your cleat under water when you ballast up? That is where I get my water from.

I haven't noticed. Happens even on days we don't surf though.

 

[W3bexec]

Clean out plugs get water pushed past them then the water goes in through the inspection hatch.

I agree with this one as I have seen it on my boat.

Also, saw on another thread that the rear rub rail apparently allows water through as its not well sealed. I will be checking mine.

 

[Gym]

Where the two halves of the boat (top half & bottom half) come together is covered by a trim strip that contains the rub tail. In the past it has been determined this is not very water tight. I'm guessing when you're ballasted up & people on board the rub rail on the swim deck is under water. If true, this could be the source of the water.

 

[Arcadyus]

Could also be the cup holders. Do you get water in your rear seat storage? I do only when we surf. This is why I know my rub rails leak. The wet storage caps aren't sealed for shit. That's another source of water into the bilge.

 

[JBlue]

Hi new member here and to boating. Been lurking awhile and researching to potentially buy a Yamaha once the 2019s come out.

It seems like leaks are a common problem... how much of a deterrent is that for buying a new 30k+ boat? Just seems like a lot of money for something you are hoping is water tight in most cases...?

 

[W3bexec]

It seems like leaks are a common problem... how much of a deterrent is that for buying a new 30k+ boat? Just seems like a lot of money for something you are hoping is water tight in most cases...?

Hi. Welcome to the forums!

I did the same as you and lurked for months as I was researching and before settling on a Yamaha. My new boat is only my second one but in my opinion every boat is going to get water in it from someplace. I get about about 1-2 gallons out of my drain plug every outing and we do a bunch of stuff. Wakeboarding, ZUPing, tubing, and tons of swimming and jumping off of all areas of the boat and we drip all over the place. We also squirt down the cockpit often so we don't burn our feet (need to find more money in the couch for seadeck). From what I have seen coming from other boats at the launch, I don't find it abnormal. Most "issues" seem to be well know and I bet if you asked Yamaha they would see it as a "non-issue". For what its worth nothing I have seen personally in terms of leaks or whatnot have I considered a real safety problem. At most a personal annoyance. Zero water out of your plug is boat dock bravado or bragging rights.

 

[Arcadyus]

Hi new member here and to boating. Been lurking awhile and researching to potentially buy a Yamaha once the 2019s come out.

It seems like leaks are a common problem... how much of a deterrent is that for buying a new 30k+ boat? Just seems like a lot of money for something you are hoping is water tight in most cases...?

The leaks are acceptable because of the powertrain. If you want a jet boat for the money Yamaha is really hard to beat. Especially if you have a dealer close.

 

[Mike Clark]

J Rad, I know it,s been a year since posting this issue with excess water from your drain, ever get it figured out? If not tighten the three bolts on the exhaust ports, both sides. Water will constantly seep in as they are under water.

 

[J-RAD]

J Rad, I know it,s been a year since posting this issue with excess water from your drain, ever get it figured out? If not tighten the three bolts on the exhaust ports, both sides. Water will constantly seep in as they are under water.

The problem has persisted and I've just chosen to let it for the time being. That's a great tip on a item to check. I plan to replace the o-ring on the plug itself, and check/fix the anchor locker drain. I will add that to the list. Thanks!