Water leak

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   Last week I bought a 1985 Nautique that I found on Correct Craft Fan.  I discovered that there is a water leak somewhere in front of the drain plug.  I suspect that the leak may be related to the fins.  I am considering removing the screws that hold the fins and resealing them.  Has anyone had a similar experience and is there a recommended sealant and could the water leak be comming from any thing else in front of the drain plug???  

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roxchem Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May-28-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote roxchem Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Water leak Posted: May-28-2008 at 8:12pm
	Last week I bought a 1985 Nautique that I found on Correct Craft Fan. I discovered that there is a water leak somewhere in front of the drain plug. I suspect that the leak may be related to the fins. I am considering removing the screws that hold the fins and resealing them. Has anyone had a similar experience and is there a recommended sealant and could the water leak be comming from any thing else in front of the drain plug???
	1985 Nautique

phospher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: July-19-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 557	Post Options Post Reply Quote phospher Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:53pm
	i believe you want to use 3m's 5200.

behindpropeller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: July-31-2006 Status: Offline Points: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote behindpropeller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-29-2008 at 2:31pm
	Fill it with water on the trailer to find your leak.


jayc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: May-26-2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 127	Post Options Post Reply Quote jayc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-29-2008 at 2:46pm
	I'm still chasing leaks on a 82 nautique i recently bought. So far I've replaced both exhaust hoses at the stern as they were both rotted and leaking, sealed the platform mounting bolts, and resealed the speedo through hull points. Its still taking on water through the stuffing box and rudder box so they are yet to do but at least my tracking fins are not leaking! There's not much else in front of the drain that could be leaking but as said above, filing the boat with a hose while on the trailer is a good idea.
	1982 Nautique 2001 - 351W Dual Fuel 1982 Ski Tique - 351W Dual fuel 1996 Maxum 210ss -350 EFI Dual Fuel

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-29-2008 at 2:55pm
	Jack, The only other thing that may be leaking is the pitot tube running up to the speedometers. Do they work? Yes, 3M 5200 is the way to go with the fins.
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

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