G8rfisher Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 I am having some bilge and pump issues, I am thinking of going back to the basics or at least cleaning up what I have. I bought the boat used and it seems there are several different modifications and the bilge are is completely full of pumps and plumbing. Can anyone send me photos of their bilge areas and suggestions]. I have been out 2 weeks in a row and the bilge has died and the boat has filled with excessive water, if it isn't draining in from the baitwell,. I am not sure how it is filling up. I am open to any and all suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G8rfisher Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Here are a couple photos of my bilge area and fish release well. There seems to be A LOT of plumbing. Any and all information is welcomed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Nelson Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Number one spot for a leak is the thru hull cockpit drains- if you have them - take the stainless covers off and check the caulking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 On May 12, 2016 at 7:39 PM, G8rfisher said: Here are a couple photos of my bilge area and fish release well. There seems to be A LOT of plumbing. Any and all information is welcomed! First things first. Get that area as clean as you can. Pump sprayer with bleach and a toilet brush with formula 88 for the stubborn areas. It looks like a shade tree mechanic plumbed the release well. Get the area clean, take the boat out on a calm day with all the ball valves closed and look for leaks. Start opening valves and running pumps one at a time and look for leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 The last picture inside the baitwell appears to show cracks in the bottom of the well????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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