Water in Driver's side rod box

[raywillett]

Has anyone ever had issues with getting water in the driver's rod box? This has happened on several occasions. I think it happens when there is some water in the bilge. At first I thought it was coming from my cooler, but today I took a yeti to avoid this, but still found water anyways. I have a P4.

[Cajunhunter67]

Here is a link to help you find a solution.
https://basscat.com/forum/groups/bas...ic_read=467665

[raywillett]

thanks for the link, but I believe mine is from another cause. Yesterday the weather was beautiful and I didn't take any waves over the bow. I believe mine is happening while towing with a small amount of water in the bilge or while running with water in the bilge. I had a few gallons in the bilge due to draining the cooler after a fishing trip. The last couple of times I went fishing I didn't pull drain plug and emptied the cooler into the bilge. The first time it happened I thought it was water from the step cooler because i had it packed tight with ice and drinks. Thanks

[Cajunhunter67]

It could be moving to the bow while towing and getting in the lockers. Especially if theirs quite a bit of water in the bilge.

[raywillett]

It could be moving to the bow while towing and getting in the lockers. Especially if theirs quite a bit of water in the bilge.

Yes. That is what I am thinking, but there is never a large amount. I am just trying to figure out where it would come in so I can seal it. I may have to pull the carpet and see if there is a opening in the fiberglass.

[Bass Cat Boats]

The how to in the FAQ section will help find the leak.

Then you can address it. On a 1994 model your chasing a ghost unless you test it.

[Fishndav]

Yes. That is what I am thinking, but there is never a large amount. I am just trying to figure out where it would come in so I can seal it. I may have to pull the carpet and see if there is a opening in the fiberglass.

I have never seen any bassboat where rod lockers are completely sealed to the bow area. I think pretty much any of them have the potential to have water slosh up from the bilge if there's water present.

[Phisherman]

[QUOTE=Fishndav;10285231]I have never seen any bassboat where rod lockers are completely sealed to the bow area. I think pretty much any of them have the potential to have water slosh up from the bilge if there's water present.[/QUOT

they ae not sealed. bilge will fill causing this and also if the front of the boat has a drain port, they will fill from there also.