What engine do you have on this boat. Obviously it should not do this. You
have too much weight in the rear. Have you added anything that weights much
to the rear of the boat.
If you are carrying large tackle box, extra batteries, full tank of gas,
water in the livewell, anchors, etc... then you need to shift as much
forward as you can.

Also, you need to verify you don't have any leaks as opposed to water coming
in from over the back. A livewell hose leak can really fill the boat
quickly and cause the rear of the boat to be weighted down.

Also, do you not have a bilge pump to pump water out with. I would hate to
think I had 50 to 60 gallons of water (that is 8 x 50 = 400 lbs) in the rear
of the boat. That will definetly weight it down.

--
Tony
my boats at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

"BobS" wrote in message
m...
Help! I bought a Use Hydrosport 17ft fishing boat. Every time I go out
I take on water. When I'm just sitting there, water comes over the
transom and swamps my boat. This happens in water with a light chop or
rough waves.When I get home I pull the plug and get 50-60 gals. of
water from the hull. I've taken it in but all I get is a run around. I
can't find any leaks or cracks. Does anybody have any ideas? Is there
a reason for the stern to sit low in the water? I can't even stand in
the back of the boat without havig water up to my ankles. Thanks

Tony I have a 90 horse Johnson,this is the smallest motor Hydrosport
offers with this model. The only additional weight I have is a
trolling motor and spare battery total weight for that is @ 100lbs.My
father -in-law stays up front and he's around 200lbs.The livewell is
also up front. This is a center console boat,so the driver sits in the
middle of the boat. The bilge pump works but I would have to run it
constantly. If I sit in the middle and my father-in-law sits up front
water comes over the transom and will be 4 or 5 inches deep in a
matter of minutes. I think water gets into the hull by going thru the
access ports. I don't know but you would think I could get up and walk
around the boat without having to swim from stem to stern????. And
Ihave had hose clamps relaced and the rear access port replaced and
resealed.

I suppose you could try putting the plug back in the drain hole. (Couldn't
resist this one)
"BobS" wrote in message
m...
Tony I have a 90 horse Johnson,this is the smallest motor Hydrosport
offers with this model. The only additional weight I have is a
trolling motor and spare battery total weight for that is @ 100lbs.My
father -in-law stays up front and he's around 200lbs.The livewell is
also up front. This is a center console boat,so the driver sits in the
middle of the boat. The bilge pump works but I would have to run it
constantly. If I sit in the middle and my father-in-law sits up front
water comes over the transom and will be 4 or 5 inches deep in a
matter of minutes. I think water gets into the hull by going thru the
access ports. I don't know but you would think I could get up and walk
around the boat without having to swim from stem to stern????. And
Ihave had hose clamps relaced and the rear access port replaced and
resealed.

"BobS" wrote in message
m...
Tony I have a 90 horse Johnson,this is the smallest motor Hydrosport
offers with this model. The only additional weight I have is a
trolling motor and spare battery total weight for that is @ 100lbs.My
father -in-law stays up front and he's around 200lbs.The livewell is
also up front. This is a center console boat,so the driver sits in the
middle of the boat. The bilge pump works but I would have to run it
constantly. If I sit in the middle and my father-in-law sits up front
water comes over the transom and will be 4 or 5 inches deep in a
matter of minutes. I think water gets into the hull by going thru the
access ports. I don't know but you would think I could get up and walk
around the boat without having to swim from stem to stern????. And
Ihave had hose clamps relaced and the rear access port replaced and
resealed.

I would take it back to the dealer and tell them to fix what ever is wrong
or you are going to report the boat to the Transportation Safety Board and
have the specs of the boat challenged. Obviously there is a problem with
the hull. If you are using the smallest offered engine and are not carrying
too many people/gear (more then what the capacity plate specifies) then
there is something wrong with the hull. You should never get water coming
over the sides under normal conditions (except when slowing down a following
wake can come over the transom if you are not careful). Have you considered
calling the manufacturer, their contact info should be on the certification
plate. See what they say, if the TSB pull the certification on this boat
they can no longer sell it... They have a vested interest.

good luck,
mark

"rock_doctor" wrote in message groups.com...
"BobS" wrote in message
m...
Tony I have a 90 horse Johnson,this is the smallest motor Hydrosport
offers with this model. The only additional weight I have is a
trolling motor and spare battery total weight for that is @ 100lbs.My
father -in-law stays up front and he's around 200lbs.The livewell is
also up front. This is a center console boat,so the driver sits in the
middle of the boat. The bilge pump works but I would have to run it
constantly. If I sit in the middle and my father-in-law sits up front
water comes over the transom and will be 4 or 5 inches deep in a
matter of minutes. I think water gets into the hull by going thru the
access ports. I don't know but you would think I could get up and walk
around the boat without having to swim from stem to stern????. And
Ihave had hose clamps relaced and the rear access port replaced and
resealed.

I would take it back to the dealer and tell them to fix what ever is wrong
or you are going to report the boat to the Transportation Safety Board and
have the specs of the boat challenged. Obviously there is a problem with
the hull. If you are using the smallest offered engine and are not carrying
too many people/gear (more then what the capacity plate specifies) then
there is something wrong with the hull. You should never get water coming
over the sides under normal conditions (except when slowing down a following
wake can come over the transom if you are not careful). Have you considered
calling the manufacturer, their contact info should be on the certification
plate. See what they say, if the TSB pull the certification on this boat
they can no longer sell it... They have a vested interest.

good luck,
mark

I never seen a Hydrosport do that! They are very nice bass boats. I'm
saying that, to say there MUST be something wrong!