True North
Member
- Sep 11, 2012
- 165
- Boat Info
- 2005 SR 260DA
350 MAG MPI
Bravo 3
- Engines
- (1) 350 MAG MPI w/Bravo III
'88 270DA in excellent shape. Boat is stored on triple axle loadmaster trailer in enclosed storage. Boat is wet slipped on weekends when we use it. PO also kept boat on trailer and in storage with minimal usage 7 years leading up to when I purchased 2 years ago. Previous owner before that did have it slipped part time in the water for a few years (original owner). Boat really is in excellent shape, solid and I have done some updates to the interior (lighting, flooring, TV, stereo, etc.)
My only "concern" with this boat is I always have water in the bilge when i have it wet slipped, and have no clue where it is coming from. I have looked and can't see any water spots/stains, but have limited sight behind the motors. It's not a lot, but enough that the bilge pump will run every hour or so for about a 10 second spurt, or if I shift my weight around jumping on the swim platform, it will cause it to to off. I usually pull the plug when I pull the boat out, and i would estimate about 2-3 gallons total. Less than 2" deep at the furthest point back in the bilge when floating in the water.
Secondly, I have a couple of irregular shaped "objects" built into my bilge that are coated with the original sealcoat in the bilge, starboard side, just below the stringers. What are these for (see photos)? One of them has a spot where I get a small leak and has now started leaving a black skum path. I can use my finger to cause a siphon effect and get water to come out of it. All the hull around this spot (inside and out) and even right around this small hole seems very solid (no mush feel with a small screwdriver). Thoughts?
I was told by a dockmate who has a similar boat that "all these old boats leak a little". The water in the bilge has been since I owned it, but the other black smudge only this season. Prior to me even putting this boat in the water I had all new bellows, gaskets, seals, etc. replaced by an authorized marine mechanic.
Thoughts? And should I be concerned about the little amount of water that is getting into my bilge? If so where should I look? Thanks in advance for your help!
My only "concern" with this boat is I always have water in the bilge when i have it wet slipped, and have no clue where it is coming from. I have looked and can't see any water spots/stains, but have limited sight behind the motors. It's not a lot, but enough that the bilge pump will run every hour or so for about a 10 second spurt, or if I shift my weight around jumping on the swim platform, it will cause it to to off. I usually pull the plug when I pull the boat out, and i would estimate about 2-3 gallons total. Less than 2" deep at the furthest point back in the bilge when floating in the water.
Secondly, I have a couple of irregular shaped "objects" built into my bilge that are coated with the original sealcoat in the bilge, starboard side, just below the stringers. What are these for (see photos)? One of them has a spot where I get a small leak and has now started leaving a black skum path. I can use my finger to cause a siphon effect and get water to come out of it. All the hull around this spot (inside and out) and even right around this small hole seems very solid (no mush feel with a small screwdriver). Thoughts?
I was told by a dockmate who has a similar boat that "all these old boats leak a little". The water in the bilge has been since I owned it, but the other black smudge only this season. Prior to me even putting this boat in the water I had all new bellows, gaskets, seals, etc. replaced by an authorized marine mechanic.
Thoughts? And should I be concerned about the little amount of water that is getting into my bilge? If so where should I look? Thanks in advance for your help!