2012 Seadoo 230 Wake leaking

[Majed]

Hi, my 230 wake is leaking water inside the engine compartment, I had the mechanic check the engines and everything was fine, the mufflers are in good condition so I don't think there's leak from the exhaust.

I noticed the leak gets worst at higher speed, the water accumulates under the engines so I have to start the bilge pump frequently, I spend almost an hour checking the engines while the boat is running and didn't notice anything.

Any thoughts??

Thanks

 

[Julian]

Assuming you have ruled out a through hull fitting on the transom? If so, and you are certain the engine hoses aren't leaking, then the primary remaining culprit is the shaft bearing.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Put it in the water and let it sit a while if it isn't taking on water stationary then it is most likely a bad hose clamp if the water is hot it is very likely a hose clamp check them all closely since you say it is worse at high speed my guess is the hoses or clamps.

 

[Joey Martinez]

sea-doo is closed loop so wouldn't it be engine coolant and not water if it was bad hoses?

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

not for the exhaust system! there is no closed loop on that it use fresh water just like any other jet boat, and that is where they usually leak from a bad hose or clamp

 

[Joey Martinez]

ohh ok I have the 2 stroke merc engine so wasin't sure

 

[ScarabMike]

Carbon seal failure. Thats a wear item, and needs to be replaced on an as needed basis. Its a cheap item to repair, and very easy. The boats also have these, even the new ones like the Scarab.

Here is what happens when it starts to fail.