Heater bypass

[JJmax]

Hey I'm looking to bypass my heater think a hose might be leaking can i just get a small piece of hose and loop that through By the motor

[wakejunky]

Yup, that's the easiest way. you may wana check the connections on the back of the heater. that's where mine was leaking.

[JJmax]

I have looked at the Clamps on the heater and they seem tight the carpet is always dry but i always have water in the boat no leaks on the motor just a a normal drip on the shaft  i dont believe it could be anywhere else because of the amout of water i get which seems to be alot it is a vdrive and pretty easy to see everything but the heater lines.

[DENNIS]

JJMax,  Let me know what you find.  I always have more water when I pull the plug than I think I should have.  No engine leaks as far as I can see and the shaft leaks as it's suppose to do.  I always thought it was mostly from people getting in and out of the water frequently.

Dennis

[lilfoo2225]

i was having same issue. turned out the heater core was leaking. just used a hose on the back of motor to bypass it. never used it anyways. oh and make sure if you have a shower that its not leaking. had a cracked line in the back that was leaking for awhile where the temp controls are. bilge is always dry now.

[DENNIS]

I will check those things if it ever stops raining around here

Dennis

[JJmax]

Well bypassed the heater and i noticed a huge difference in water in the bilge the only issue is still not completely dry and i don't see any leaks on the motor or any hose my shaft drips like it should i guess i don't no if it suppose to be dry or have some water what would you guys consider alright how much???

[tenn162000]

I bypassed mine last year and pulled it out and my bilge is dry I no longer have hot water pouring out...