Posted: May 13 2007 at 02:51 | IP Logged

 I am trying to once and for all trying to find out where water is getting into 2004 sunesta 233 deck boat.  It has been taken to dealer since it was bought new.  No answers.  Now I see it coming in via dripping from raw water pump once the engine is cut off.  It is enough water to soak the compartment in front of steering wheel and the aft section of floor hold.  When working in engine compartment after is has been in marina for a week the weight of me causes the water to flow into the bilge area. The bilge pump runs but the through hull discharge is under water line and almost looks like it is causing water to flow into the boat. For a boat in this price range there sure is some shoddy work and parts.  Plastic clasp to keep heavy compartment door shut, broke right off along with pianio hing attached with 1/4"self tapping screws in fiberglass while using huge nuts and bolts to hold knee pads inside boat attacted to inner walls. I am a son in law trying to help father in law fix these little aggravating problems plus the major water leak mystery.  Would like to fix it before inside of boat rots. The futher I dig into this boat the more shoddy design and parts are glaring.  I is too nice of a driving and riding boat for these problems but if I cannot find the leak every compartment is going to mildew and rot.  One other point is that it is only wet on starboard side and in aft section of under deck compartment plus engine compartment.  Any insight would be appreciated.  Am I imagining it or are the drain outlets to low on boat?  Thankful for any help