Leaky boat

Jrok · 06-04-11, 09:59 PM

I have a 16ft Alumacraft classic. 1983 I believe with a 45hp mariner (yr unknown). In the past 6 months the motor was professionaly rebuilt , all wiring in boat and trailer redone, new seats, livewell and bilge pump new....all worthwhile I felt since the boat was given to me.
Well today (first trip) the boat took in a lot of water. The drain plug was in. At frst I thought the bilge pump was not working..but after almost an hr on the lake, water started reaching the steering console. Back on shore when I pulled the drain plug, water gushed out for almost 30 minutes. Definitely a lot of water below the flooring.

Anyone ever have a problem like this? Should I just put a marine sealant , jb weld or something over all the rivets and around the drain plug/live well/bilge hole? There are no dents or holes anywhere that I can see.
Very frustrating. Aaarggh.

06-04-11, 09:59 PM	#1
Jrok BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eau Claire WI Posts: 57	Leaky boat I have a 16ft Alumacraft classic. 1983 I believe with a 45hp mariner (yr unknown). In the past 6 months the motor was professionaly rebuilt , all wiring in boat and trailer redone, new seats, livewell and bilge pump new....all worthwhile I felt since the boat was given to me. Well today (first trip) the boat took in a lot of water. The drain plug was in. At frst I thought the bilge pump was not working..but after almost an hr on the lake, water started reaching the steering console. Back on shore when I pulled the drain plug, water gushed out for almost 30 minutes. Definitely a lot of water below the flooring. Anyone ever have a problem like this? Should I just put a marine sealant , jb weld or something over all the rivets and around the drain plug/live well/bilge hole? There are no dents or holes anywhere that I can see. Very frustrating. Aaarggh.

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