Gallf1
Well-Known Member
- Sep 26, 2018
- 316
- Boat Info
- 2000 Searay 380
- Engines
- Mercruiser 454 MAG MPI 7.4L
Custom Forward Hardtop
Whaly 270 Hard Dinghy, 4hp Honda
Bahamas Veteran
Is there any way that it could be getting into the hull underneath the false floor in the salon floor storage areas?
If water did manage to leak underneath the "false floor" it would not explain how it got inside your shower sump pump box, which if I remember was your original issue?
On a boat (sadly) anything is possible but in this case unlikely.....however....if you or the previous owner have drilled any holes in the floor of the bilge (for say mounting a fresh water pump, bow thruster, bow thruster batteries ,wiring strap etc etc) and the hole was not sealed, then yes water can enter that area. It is also possible that a there might be a crack or bad fiberglass layup from the factory that might not be very visible to you that allows water to enter. Take your time with a strong light to fully inspect the area and use a mirror in those areas that you cannot see into.
If your water tank level continues to drop (without you using any water, pump off) and you dont see it in the bilge (use the green food dye) then you have a bigger issue than say the water tank level continues to drop and YOU SEE IT IN THE BILGE (because of the green food dye)....then just trace the leak and fix.
With the fresh water pump off (for 48-72 hours) and If you follow the green food dye method AND you find green dyed water inside your shower sump pump box, then somehow your fresh water system somehow is leaking into your shower drain or your air conditioning condensate drain.
For the sake of this inspection I am assuming you are not connected to city/dockside water via the inlet in the stern.