Yamaha Boat Bilge Breakdown!

[@alexhendrickson6124]

I wish you were on the west coast! Doing my best to tackle each of these projects that you share! Keep it going!

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thanks Alex, appreciate your kind words. Peace!

[@TheNick58636]

Very helpful and great videos!! I have a 2008 Sx 230. Used to live and boat out of Raritan Bay NJ before moving

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Glad to help, thanks for watching Nick!

[@GiantsNinerFan56]

Starboard is pricey. Being a saltwater boater, I would of sprayed to wood with a sealer or some plastic dip.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Not a bad idea! Hopefully it's ok.

[@GiantsNinerFan56]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Great video as always Captain

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

@@GiantsNinerFan56 Why thank you sir!

[@BoogeymanDracula]

I like the wood idea. I moved all my holes a half inch over and put silicone in the empty holes. Worked well

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

As long as it worked, all good. Thanks

[@boatingpropless]

I’m envious of that hatch!

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

They just added "hatch envy" to DSM-V!

[@michaelyarmas4423]

Great Video!!! I am headed to HD to get that Frost King rubber seal!!! One option instead of the wood, a cotton ball, crazy glue and some baking soda! (hard as steal) then drill new holes solid stuff! Love your content.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thanks Michael, truly appreciate your comments! Thanks for watching.

[@mikescardino4431]

Another good video Cap'n. As usual informative and instrucional. Another choice could have been pressure treated wood for the frame...just sayin!

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Good point, not sure they have pressure treated small pieces like that, perhaps. We'll see how it goes.

[@haknslash]

Nice video. One addition you could have added to help manage water in that tray would be to add a check valve on the drain hose. That way when you come off plane and the water rushed back through the tubing it can’t enter to the wet storage tray from that direction but it would still allow for water to pass from the top of the tray down through the exit fitting.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Good thought Haknslash, thanks!

[@mikemessana6268]

This will probably be my fall project!

[@dcc2444]

Great information, always appreciate the ideas and your experience fixing Yamaha boats. Love that rubber seal as well, sooo much better than messy 5200! Wish you were in Florida, Leon! lol Fair winds and following seas, Dave

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thank you sir, glad you liked it.

[@madmaxd1]

Good job but knowing how humid that area is, I would have used synthetic decking instead if you still prefer the extra thick bite on the screws. Another option is taping the bottom side of the screw holes and fill with epoxy. Let dry and drill new pilot holes for the screws..

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

I hear ya, we'll see how it holds up. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@madmaxd1]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore great looking job..

[@zig0915]

Bravo bravo best clean out area now I have a off season project thank capt

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thank you Zig! Appreciate it, Good luck with yours.

[@stephen.lorefice]

Did you do a water test on the rubber gasket? Fill the tray deck with water and see if it holds fully submerged? I’m Thinking of doing this to mine as water gets past my plug and leaks into my bilge occasionally.

[@JA_Everything]

Nice Job!!!!! Kudos for a great project 👍🏼

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thanks!

[@timshull59]

Well done Leon nice clean fix!

[@elvisdelossantos8309]

Great videos on Yamaha jet boats captain Leon, have a question especially on Yamaha jet boats can u leave them in a fresh water lake for a summer season say may to sept without having to trailer them out everyday I know this is a great debate and it’s not recommended but no one has any real answers only vague opinions. Thanks for the content.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thanks Elvis. So the issue with wet-slipping these boats for extended periods of time is growth begins to develop under the boat. While it is fresh water, and better than salt water, growth still develops. This growth will impact the smooth flow of water into the intake grate and into the jet pump. I would experiment by leaving it in for short periods of time and then pull it out after a few days or a week and inspect. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching.

[@squeaky61]

Looks nice with the black outline. Hope it holds up!

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thanks Squeaky , I hope so, we will see.

[@1jkrieger]

Great video as always. Where did you get the hose clamps with the plastic tightener?

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thanks, you can get them on Amazon or even some auto parts stores have them.

[@kevint499]

LOL. I didn't even know that area of my boat existed.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Now that’s funny!

[@kevint499]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore I thought that was just access to clean outs the prop shafts. I've cut a lot of rope out of there.

[@pastorfred3460]

Impressive work!

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

[@mehdikabbage278]

As always, fantastic informative video Captain Leon! I do have a question if I may. I have a 2022 SX195, and have noticed lately that my bilge pump kicks in when I slow down as I come to a stop and pumps water for 5-6 seconds (my second season with this boat, didn't notice this the first year). I don't think it's from water coming over the swim platform. You certainly mentioned a few components to pay attention to in this video, but from your experience with these boats, wondering if you have any ideas where this water intrusion could be happening? Thank you so much.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Thanks Medhi. When you come to a stop, any water in the rear most bilge area rushes forward through channels into the engine compartment area and the bilge will be able to pump it out then. It does sound like water is getting in the boat which is normal if it's minimal. When you pull the drain plugs at the end of the day does water come out? Try parking on an incline with the bow up and get it all to drain out. You can even use a shop vac through the hatch cover if needed. Get it good and dry and take it out and observe with a flash light looking through the hatch covers for anything obvious. You may need to re-silicone some areas.

[@mehdikabbage278]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Thank you so much, this is helpful! A very small amount of water comes out from the drain plugs at end of the day if at all, which contributed to my confusion.

[@gonzchi]

Great video!

[@kennosek6926]

You need some SeaDek captain!

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Perhaps one day, OEM is still going strong.

[@boatingpropless]

I’m thinking a custom swim deck mat!!

[@jeffpelton1696]

Hi Captain, I finally went into the Bilge area to check a leak I was having because of your video. I noticed this weekend I had some water leaking through the bottom left hand corner of the engine compartment hatch into the deck area. The leak happens when I slow down from speeds of 15mph and higher. The engine compartment, bilge area and fuel compartment area are all bone dry. I did notice the insulation lining the top of the engine hatch was quite damp and had a slow drip when the hatch was in the up position. Any thoughts or recommendations to look for? Thanks again. Jeff

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Hi Jeff, not really understanding. You describe a leak onto the deck area when you slow down? Ive seen water slush around in the engine compartment when slowing down fast, but nothing comes up into the deck area.

[@jeffpelton1696]

Captain, Thank you for the response. I know it’s hard to explain. I don’t have any water in the engine compartment. It’s almost like it rushes down the outside groove/ channel of the engine hatch and onto the deck floor. I posted a 9 second short to my page. It’s the only video I ever posted so it should be easy to find if you wouldn’t mind taking a look. Appreciate all the help. Best, Jeff

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

@@jeffpelton1696 I certainly don't mind taking a look, not that I'm a professional in anyway. You say check out your page.. help me out dude. Facebook page? KZbin page? Can you send a link?

[@jeffpelton1696]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore kzbin.infozAHx8EGIma8?si=GG0J2GbCkxKS6ZHb

[@jayd1008]

Leon ... how is your black hull holding up after 9 years ? i ask because im looking at new 252se in black , do you notice any fading since it was new and most imp does it attract sun too much out on water ? tnx

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Jay, I love my black hull. It does show scratches more than a white hull would but I have kept it in great shape and the reflection on the hull is like a mirror. We really enjoy it. Does not attract heat or sun at all that we could tell, the interior is white so all good.

[@jayd1008]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore great thanks ! .. alot of cleaner wax on my blue hull im guessing more of the same for black

[@charlescottone8939]

Capt Leon, how did the rubber seal hold up compared to the silicone?

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

So far so good, time will tell.

[@charlescottone8939]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore keep us posted if that works out I might just replace the silicone with the rubber, I notice on mine I have only one large hatch where you have two and underneath my hatch is rubber instead of silicone

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

@@charlescottone8939 will do.

[@jayd1008]

how many hours you have on your 2014 ? .. any plans on upgrading to new boat at all ?

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Getting close to 400 hours. No plans to upgrade, boat is mint and a perfect size. Holds 6-8 people, rarely have that many, super fuel efficient and easy to trailer.

[@jayd1008]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Thats great !! Now have get moxi to trailer out of Long island .. have towed my 240 to florida this summer ( NJ ) a blast ! with boat down there

[@robhtwo]

Maybe I missed it, but is there a bilge pump in there?

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Bilge pump is further up by the engine, not ideal but how the boat was built.

[@rickurt1]

Not on that area. I may be installing one soon. A lot of owners have installed them.

[@GiantsNinerFan56]

Replace that tube while you’re at it

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Nah, seemed fine to me.