Taking on water

Question: 1999 Sport Nautique. When boat is running I seem to be taking on water. When I lift up the direct drive hatch (directly behind the motor and in front of back seat) I can see water trickeling in. Not through the shaft itself. I jumped in the water and lifted the exhausted cover (while boat was off) and my wife could see the water coming into the boat through the direct drive hatch..

So, it seems while the boat is running and pushing the exhaust out through the exhaust exit....water comes in.. when the boat is off, the flap is shut....no water.. only happens while boat is running..

Any HELP would be awesome!

Chris,
I know this reply is very old but so is yours - nothing!! I really have something against members asking a question and then not having the common courtesy to report back on what was found out about the problem. I certainly hope you found the leak and, the rubber flappers on the exhaust tips are NOT meant to seal water out of the exhaust system. They are there to prevent a large amount of water back flowing when you hit reverse real hard. More info on your behalf is defiantly needed and please, do not forget about the fantastic site search feature. It will bring up all the info needed.

So, please tell us what you found????

PM message sent!!

Please don't tell us you found the answer on the PN site!!!

BTW, posting your question in the "new" section was not a great idea. That section on CCfan really is not for engine/maintenance problems. It's I'm sure the reason you didn't get many responses. Sorry!!