[BDann]

I’m running a HB Waterman, and I noticed some water in my livewell even though it was plugged and I didn’t run the pump. Tje next trip I had water in the starboard rear compartment where the battery and pumps are. I have no idea how the water is getting in there. Any ideas?

 

[Sublime]

Probably being forced through the seam between the cap and hull.

 

[coconutgroves]

Hard to say - depends on so many conditions. Check caulk seals around those areas.

 

[MariettaMike]

I’m running a HB Waterman, and I noticed some water in my livewell even though it was plugged and I didn’t run the pump. Tje next trip I had water in the starboard rear compartment where the battery and pumps are. I have no idea how the water is getting in there. Any ideas?

Live wells will get some water without running the pump if the sea cock is open while running on plane

Live wells can get water through through the overflow pipe from reverse thrust of the engine

live wells will get water if the drain valve isn’t closed or leaks

the starboard stern compartment can get water through the rigging tubes at the front and rear of the compartment if you spray a hose up under the gunnel or wet well OR one of the through hulls for the drain or overflow is leaking

 

[Jason M]

Or you're getting it in through the hatch lids if you're really spraying it down extra vigorously.

 

[BDann]

Good to know, thanks for the info fellas.

 

[BDann]

Now that I think about it, when I got water in the livewell I had the drain plug in. I don’t know how the water would get in there.

 

[whoislang]

Now that I think about it, when I got water in the livewell I had the drain plug in. I don’t know how the water would get in there.

plug your overflows.

 

[NickMars]

Check the caulking around cleats also

 

[ElLobo]

Most likely coming in that starboard hatch from the where the hull meets the cap at the rubrail. Mine had the same issue. Needed to seal that whole stern edge.

 

[ElLobo]

Also next time it happens taste the water and see if its salty or not. That will tell you if its coming in from a day on the water vs when you are washing it.

 

[Silent Drifter]

Having the livewell plugged has nothing to do with water getting in,your livewell pick up is designed to feed water while boats underway 👍 only way to stop the flow is have a shut off valve between pump and well....most livewells have a way to shut water off inside well ,its also used to cut the flow back to keep the pump from out running the stand pipe and prevent overflow into the boat its self.....

I was told its better to have to much pump and cut it back rather than not enough pump and it struggle to do the job....pump will last longer and better performance 👍😎

 

[BrownDog]

Likely still came in around the plug, shut the valve and see if the problem still exists

 

[IRLyRiser]

Line what’s been said, it can be the rigging or the joint where the deck meets the hull. Some can seep through the latch pull after you wash the boat and there’s water inside it. If it’s where the cap and the hull meet by the rub rail, you can smear some clear silicone over it and see if that stops it. It’s kind of a temp fixi, may help you identify whether it’s coming from.

 

[BDann]

Thanks again, I’ve got some sleuthing to do.

 

[Marshdweller08]

Water leaks through everywhere that all prior responses has indicated. The main leak culprit on my skiffs seam to be at the latch handles where the very small rubber o-ring lives. It gets dry rotted and worn out and leaks like a funnel.

 

[Charles Hadley]

Also next time it happens taste the water and see if its salty or not. That will tell you if its coming in from a day on the water vs when you are washing it.

Mmmmmm hatch water taste test is my favorite

 

[ElLobo]

Mmmmmm hatch water taste test is my favorite

How do you think I never got Covid! 🤣

 

[BDann]

I sprayed all around the hatch lids for a while, no water in the hatches. It appears there is a gap between the rub rail and deck on the transom. I’m guessing that when I’m poling solo the back end gets low enough to let water in the gap. I guess I’ll need to re seal the deck to the hull.

 

[whoislang]

What year is your boat, is it a gordon or a hells bay