Water in lower bilges of Sea Ray 240 Sun Deck Out Board

Skippie

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Oct 1, 2015
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Fort Myers Beach, FL
Boat Info
Sun Deck 240 Outboard - 2014 Kept in a wet slip in ocean marina
Engines
250 HP Mercury
[h=2]Water Collecting in 3 sumps in 240 SD OB[/h]
Hi, I recently purchased a 240 Sundeck Outboard and after nearly every rain, I find water in all of the "sumps" located beneath the access doors in the boat. I do have the Sea Ray standard canvas covering all of the open areas but water does get past the canvas.

And, water collects in the main/aft sump area (where the sump pump is not able to remove water which is not 2" deep).

So moisture is accumulating and creating mold in the various sumps - not all of the separate stowage areas drain to the back/sump. Is there a selfpriming sump pump or other way to remove this water - vs a sponge and manual soaking up of the water? The last time it rained, I sponged out nearly 4 gallons of water! Help! :huh:
 
Well we never had a big issue with that in our 240, except that if we did get water in the bilge the pump wouldn't remove the last 2" or so. I would suggest cleaning and reapplying water proofing on your canvas covers. Or buying a mooring cover, which go for $400-$600. Also, put Damp rid in the cockpit every time you put the covers on. I will help with, if not eliminate, the mold and mildew problem.
 
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Hi, great input. Where can I find a "mooring cover" for my boat?

Don

I got a semi custom one from overtons. I think it was made by Westland. If fit my SeaRay 220 very well don't know the impact the outboard would have though. Is your boat a 2014? I took a look and they don't have that listed as an option yet.


Added: On the plus side. The mooring cover will protect your topside fiberglass from the sun/dirt/etc. I have a boat lift with cover and haven't been using mine. The topsides are protected from the sun but are usually dirty from pollen, grime, spider webs.
 
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