Hot water coming into boat from tube at driver's console

[rcautox]

Finally got my 1995 Ragin' Cajun with Johnson Fast Strike 150 last weekend. The boat started up on 2nd try with no worries. However I noticed a stream of water running down the a metal plate supporting the driver's console area. I found the stream to originate from a black hose which appears to run from the stern towards the bow. The hose is flimsy (not very thick), maybe 1/4" inner diameter. The water coming out of the hose after some time was rather warm/hot. Water only came out if the engine was running.

My first question is-does this sound like a 'factory' line for either Cajun or Johnson? Seems odd to have water running towards the bow of the boat.

I bought the boat used last season, ran fine all season-never had this issue. No livewells forward of the line-just a split rear set. I have water/air temp gauge @ driver's console but I'm doubting this line ran to that as the gauge seemed to work the day in question.

I'd appreciate any help on this issue. I hate to miss out on any fishing in this weather!

[yuggy]

Its the tube for the water pressure gauge if the gauge is gone plug it or install a new gauge.If the gauge is there just reinstall it .they just push on the fitting in the back of the gauge.

[goose]

Man I wish I had running hot water in my Cajun What yuggy saidwould be my thought too

[bigfishingstud]

mine came loose from the back of the water pressure guage last winter, i knew it was leaking when my pants leg got soaked not a good deal

[rcautox]

doh that makes sense now that y'all pointed it out (but doesn't it always work that way?)! thanks for the fix!

[CajunBass]

It could also go to the speedometer, but since you said it's warm/hot, it is probably the water pressure gague. Might want to check the speedometer while you're under there.