Taking on water in bilge

[msniffin]

I have a 99 2100i Rider's Edition with no ballast system, direct drive. The boat takes on water in the bilge area- nothing extreme, but with a full day on the lake, the bilge will come on automatically at some point.

Is this normal? I heard that maybe I need to replace a drive shaft seal? Check for engine leaks?

Thanks,
Matt

[zad0030]

Yeah with the boat in the water give the engine a once over and see if any hoses are loose or leaking.

But most likely your packing nut on the drive shaft needs to be adjusted.

[da.bell]

^^^ Ditto, drive shaft seal needs tightening or replacement.

[msniffin]

Thanks for the help. Does anyone know what size the drive shaft is on that model for purchasing the wax strips?

[da.bell]

I am sure dogbert knows the exact size but I am thinking about 1 2/8? Not exactly sure but again, dogbert would know.

[dingleberry]

I am sure dogbert knows the exact size but I am thinking about 1 2/8? Not exactly sure but again, dogbert would know.

1 2/8? How close in size is that to 1 1/4?

[zad0030]

My guess would be 1 1/8"

[da.bell]

Ops, I was thinking 1 3/8 inches.. Mistyped

[River Runner]

1 2/8? How close in size is that to 1 1/4?

Now that is funny!!!!!