Thread: Boat filling up with water while moving down the river.

Originally Posted by olduckhunter

the rubrail should not even be close to the water line under power. in fact the rubrail should not even be close to the water line at any speed or sitting still unless you have an elephant sitting in the back seat of the boat. it just ain't gonna happen. watch your glass boat next time you are out. it won't even be close to the water line in a sharp turn. the problem is elsewhere. probably in the bilge system or a crack in the bottom of the boat.

True, However! Depending on how the boat is made it can get in that way. I use to have a Sea Safe CC and the way the bow was designed, while under way, water would follow the contour of the bow, hit the rub rail and be thrown out. The rail had become loose from hitting piers and I was taking on water. It took me forever to find that problem but after resealing and securing the rub rail I had no more problems.

Thanks everyone for your input. Sorry took so long to reply back but, I work swing shift and its hard to just get on whenever I want. I will try what you all have recommended and if all else fails guess I will take to a boat repair shop to get her fixed. Might be an older boat but, man I've alot of money vested in her. Everything on it is new besides the carpet. Hopefully I can get it fixed and get back out on the water.

Originally Posted by olduckhunter

the rubrail should not even be close to the water line under power. in fact the rubrail should not even be close to the water line at any speed or sitting still unless you have an elephant sitting in the back seat of the boat. it just ain't gonna happen. watch your glass boat next time you are out. it won't even be close to the water line in a sharp turn. the problem is elsewhere. probably in the bilge system or a crack in the bottom of the boat.

No, but the shape of the hull sends water spraying up the sides when the boat is moving and it hits the rubrail. A leaking rubrail is an extremely common problem. That's why you get the boat leaking only when it is moving.