GB Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 We have tried everything but cannot find the source of the problem. The boat is a 2006 Ebbtide with Volvo penta drive. Bilge seems dry when running but water slowly creeps in. The source cannot be seen. The usual suspects have been checked. At my wits end. Any help would be appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Have a HOT ENGINE hose or gasket that only leaks when engine is fully warmed up ? Can be checked sometimes with engine cover upin neutral & 4000 rpms at the dock. Burns are POSSIBLE to people !! Careful. Or the water comes in when the engine is fully cooled down ? After a rain ? Age & condition of covers. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Windows leak? Wet people coming on & off the boat Seam under the rub rail is leaking? Age of the boat ? Always leaked & now it is serious ? Worse of all. Some of several of the above. A tired and neglected boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Any hose connected to a outside of the hull fitting. Hull bruise that does not look that bad. LOADS of leaks If in salt water. Does the water taste salty. Not a endless list. Water tank or hose when water is used Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mi3sons Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I had a locker drain hose out to the hull leaking when the waves would hit the side of the boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeySeaII Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I had a leak at the hull to deck joint around the swim platform. I pulled the rubrail off and sealed with 3M 5200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptScott Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Any chance you have the SX-MHP housing? Look below for some background. This happened to me. Let me know if you have the MHP housing and if so, I'll walk you through my saga. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/volvo-penta-i-o-inboard-gas-engines-outdrives/656846-sx-mhp-steering-arm-removal-stuck-need-help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigerdad5352 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 maybe only leaking when you are trimmed up and cooking across the lake. pretty tough to see that with the engine housing up not to mention dangerous. good luck with your quest for dryness! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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