new boat and prop shaft leaks what to do ????

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10-02-2013, 02:29 PM

partyballmc

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new boat and prop shaft leaks what to do ????

just got a motley crew and notice water in the electorics box seems to be coming from the prop shaft

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10-03-2013, 03:13 AM

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Did you grease the prop shaft ? also you can install a rubber boot over the tube it wont cause too much drag on the shaft and will stop any water.
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10-03-2013, 06:01 AM

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it was greased when they set it up i ran it 3 times but it was wet the first pass thanks for the idea someone also mentioned heat shrink tube same idea

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01-09-2015, 01:55 PM

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Take some of your waterproof tape and place it in a crossing pattern towards the front of the copper tube that enters the bottom of the boat. I did this and it eliminated the water getting inside. Its a problem with the silicone seal around this tube