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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Water under the deck

Posted by lassodelc on 09/13/08 - 8:32 PM

I just bought a 1986 outrage cuddy 25 with 2 four strokes suzuki and removed the cuddy. My problem is that when I wash the boat, there is water under the deck in the gas tank. I know I have to reseal all the joints, but do anybody know where I can get a diagram of these hull. Thank,s
Jaime.

Edited by Jeff on 09/14/08 - 6:43 AM

Posted by Jeff on 09/14/08 - 6:47 AM

This is a common problem and there is really no way to keep water from getting in there. Here is an article I wrote on the repairing my deck as well as I installed a pump to remove water from the cavity.

Posted by sraab928 on 09/14/08 - 7:17 AM

Jeff, how did the pump end up working? Did you get more water in there and pump it out or did the cavity stay dry? I am looking at options for my 19 - One thought was to run a pipe pvc from the cavity to the rear fish box and install a plug to prevent any water from going back in - Still in the thinking process but was curious about how you felt about your setup.

Posted by lassodelc on 09/14/08 - 4:48 PM

Jeff wrote:
This is a common problem and there is really no way to keep water from getting in there. Here is an article I wrote on the repairing my deck as well as I installed a pump to remove water from the cavity.

Posted by lassodelc on 09/14/08 - 4:54 PM

Thank´s, the article is just great. My deck is ok, no soft areas so I think maybe if I just make a hole to send the water to the fish box will help a lot, also changing all the caulk around the deck.
Just to know, where did you put the pump?? and where is the water suction to??
thank´´s again. Jaime.