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Bob D.
 
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Default Water in the Bilge

Didn't read the original post, sorry. Without knowing how much water were
talking about, the explanation you are given is accurate for residual
waters from rain, condensation, or use.

If your really concerned, take the boat out of the water for a few days,
store under some sort of shelter/cover with the bow up to allow all the
water out. Relaunch and examine the bilge for incomming water. Be
forwarned even siting overnight you might accumulate some minimal water
(eg a few spongefuls) in the bilge just from condensation.

If you just launched the boat, didn't run the boat past idle speed, it's a
dry day, and you've noted water in the bilge, you may have a problem.
Take the boat back to the dealer and bitch until they check it out, and
don't take the boat back until your satisfied the problem is corrected.


In article , "Ernie"
wrote:

A few days ago I posted a message regarding water in my bilge's new 2003
Trophy and all who responded were unanimous in agreeing that was not normal
and should be traced to the source so it could be remedied. Here is what
Ken Naff, the Regional Service Manager for Trophy boats said and I quote:

"With regard to water in the bilge, it is not uncommon and there will likely
be some residual such as you experience. If the water is in sufficient
quantity the bilge pump will pump it out. Please be advised when the pump
shuts off any water left in the hose runs back into the bilge."

How many of you agree with this explanation?