Yellowish water in engine compartment

Hook

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Jan 10, 2013
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2003 Sea Ray 245 WE
Engines
240 Mercruiser w/2015 Bravo III
Hi all,

I have a 2003 Sea Ray 245 WE w/Merc Cruiser and looked in the engine compartment yesterday and i saw a good amount of yellowish slimy water swishing around, temp gage fine, oil pressure fine, got down there while engine was running and i don't see any leaks, any help greatly appreciated...
 
You shouldn't have any water in your bilge. Have you checked your risers for leaks while the engine is running?
Not sure what the yellow is, unless its oil - but it could be rust from the risers, if thats the case......
 
Does your cockpit drain into your bilge rather than overboard? If it does, it maybe a combination of rain water, etc and dirt in the bilge. I have the same issue in my 215WE. Fortunately I trail and can pull the plug and wash it out weekly. Add some bilge cleaner and a little water to the bilge. Take it out for a run so that the soap and water slosh around then pump it dry. May have to use a shop vac to get it all out.
 
Does your cockpit drain into your bilge rather than overboard? If it does, it maybe a combination of rain water, etc and dirt in the bilge. I have the same issue in my 215WE. Fortunately I trail and can pull the plug and wash it out weekly. Add some bilge cleaner and a little water to the bilge. Take it out for a run so that the soap and water slosh around then pump it dry. May have to use a shop vac to get it all out.


Me too....:grin: never thought of that. The only time I get it in the bilge is if I put it there myself......
 
Once it stops raining later today I will run her like you mentioned. When I looked in the engine compartment the drain ports looked very dry as if nothing was draining from the bilge. I will let all know, thanks
 

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