Check the packing nut gland on the propeller shaft stuffing box. It may just need to be tightened. Tighten to where it just stops dripping or you see a slow drip while shaft turning. Too tight and you could score the shaft. This is usually my post splash surprise.
Greg Alimenti St. Joseph, MI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 12:11 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford <wolf...@erie.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List 1985 C&C 33 Bilge Issue The bottom of the keel should be all lead and will have nothing to do with water entering the bilge. Sounds like you may have a leak that’s running into the bilge from somewhere else. Suggest checking all thru-hull fittings, hoses, clamps, etc. From: Raymond Macklin via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 9:32 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Raymond Macklin<mailto:ray.mack...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List 1985 C&C 33 Bilge Issue Hello: It is that time of season for the big Splash. I have run into an issue since I put it in the water. My bilge pump is running continuously. I took a close look and I am noticing the water is seeping in from the walls of the bilge. Prior to launching I took a real close look at the keel. I saw no issues, no smile, nothing. The only part I did notice was the very bottom of the keel. Since the keel rests on the bottom of the cradle, I cannot do much inspection prior. This time I happen to see it while on the lift. I was not a smooth like the sides of the keel. In fact it was not good at all. Does that sound right. I see now water coming from any other area. Anybody have an recommendations on what to do? Ray LakeHouse Milwaukee WI. ________________________________ _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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