If there is a leak it should be repaired ASAP. At least it should be
determined where and why it occurs, what parts of boat are flooded - bilge
only or other compartments (under the floor) and whether water has access to
internal wooden structure. In that case water will travel rather quickly
along all stringers and support beams, engine mounts and transom and cause
premature rot. No leak should be neglected unless it has been 100%
determined that it has no way of affecting the structure of the boat My
suggestion: find out as soon as possible about the cause and repair
according to its priority (but rather sooner then later).
Even though boats are designed to be in the water, water still remains their
worst enemy.


"Grumpy" wrote in message
...
Hi again

I have small leak in the hull. I only take the boat out for 4-5hrs at a
time
and it is trailered the rest. When I take the boat out the bottom plug
runs
off about 100ml of water, should I be worried about this, as I have seen
other boats with litres running out

Regards
Alan
ewokkie2002.at.hotmail.dot.com