The boat is in the water, but I (think) remember it being wet on the
stands before it went in the water last month.

I should have added that the people I paid to winterize the boat did
not. This caused many problems (leaking hot water heater, filters,
pressurizing pump) and I originally thought that was the cause. I
drained all the water system and STILL had the water in the cabin
problem. However, I am wondering if this is related some otehr way.

I have heard people talk of the drain plug. Where is this located?
Could it be possible the winterizing people pulled it and din't put it
back in? I am not familiar with the drain plug at all.

There is a normal water in the aft bilge. My blige compartments aren't
connected.

There is a normal water in the aft bilge. My blige compartments aren't
connected.


Your boat is a stern drive. The normal condition of the aft bilge should be
bone dry. Any water in the aft bilge is not normal.

The bilge is working in there. Could be some water from my water system
problems and playing with that. The bilge doesn't kick in until there
is about 2" water in the center section fo the engine compartment.

"Mike C" wrote in message
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The bilge is working in there. Could be some water from my water system
problems and playing with that. The bilge doesn't kick in until there
is about 2" water in the center section fo the engine compartment.


First of all, what you're referring to is a bilge pump, not a bilge. The
bilge is the confined area below decks. The bilge pump is what removes the
water that shouldn't be there in the first place. You need to get beyond
the "could be" stage of this situation and start living in the hard reality
of it. As long as there is any standing water in either bilge, you will
never discover the source. A wet/dry shop vac will remove most of the water
that the bilge pump won't address. Dry rags will get the rest. You need to
get both bilge areas to a bone dry state and then watch diligently for water
intrusion. The operative word here is diligence, and it appears to be
lacking in your efforts so far.

But in all honesty, you really don't appear to possess the skill set that is
required to properly diagnose and resolve the problem. I believe your best
move at this point is to call in professional assistance.