I almost sunk my boat

[HaleDamage]

I started back to the ramp after 4 hours of fishing, when I noticed my 2003 Deep "V" 18' Targa took a really long time to get on plane. When I pulled the Plug getting ready for the trip home.--- WOW -- Lots of water – Took almost 20 –30 minutes to drain. Bilge was almost full I almost sunk my boat .
Found both the front and rear live well / bait well pumps (we used both) had a broken the plastic connector on the pumps - right where the hose connects.
Earlier this year, I had to replace the bilge pump for the same reason.

You guys have any Ideas on what caused this??

I don't get my boat out much -- never any heavy waves.. Spends most it's time - covered --sitting in the drive.
Do most of my fishing with Morgan

Thanks Rick

[Rodney Bledsoe]

Glad you made it back safe

[cmclairday2]

It always seems like problems come in groups, glad you come out alright..

[HaleDamage]

Thanks Guys.

Is it possible to "over tighten" those hose clamps - then cause stress cracks ??

Rick

[Bigbassbo]

Maybe the heat gets too em?

[HaleDamage]

Good News

My extended warrenty covers the replacement of the pumps

Rick

[R.D.]

Sux to have to see that stuff Rick...........Glad it didnt get any worse for ya though.

Sounds like your Extended plan is working out for ya!

[Jiggernaut]

I would check to see if there is any undue stress on the fittings from side pressure, hose placement, etc.... They shouldn't be breaking like that with that new of a rig. I had one pump crack like that at the thru hull fitting, but my rig is also ten years old. Glad to hear you didn't sink her!

[Astro-T]

If you store it over the winter outside that can cause it. Have had that happen on my last rig. Seemed to weaken the plastic housing