Forward Bilge

[capeguy]

Hi all,
I have a 2017 Canyon 306. It hs both forward and aft bilge pumps. After it rains, my forward bilge needs pumping, substantial water accumulates there. I know it is not salt water and thus a leak, it is only after a rain. Anyone else have this? I can't find any obvious source, its a pretty good amount of water, so not a small leak...

 

[luckydude]

Hi all,
I have a 2017 Canyon 306. It hs both forward and aft bilge pumps. After it rains, my forward bilge needs pumping, substantial water accumulates there. I know it is not salt water and thus a leak, it is only after a rain. Anyone else have this? I can't find any obvious source, its a pretty good amount of water, so not a small leak...

On my 228, rain can get in via the anchor locker.

 

[glacierbaze]

When you say, 'needs pumping', that implies that the float switch in the forward bilge is not kicking the pump on. If it is a substantial amount of water, I would check into that.
Where do your rod holders/cup holders drain?

 

[TortugaBob]

Yes, same on Marlin 300, plus the front bilge seems lower point than aft. If it gets high enough will Auto pump, but usually have to manually pump. As stated, Anchor Locker, Windlass seems to be the entry point.

 

[Iceman2010]

Same issue on my 2006 sailfish

 

[capeguy]

Thanks all. Seems this is common. Aft bilge is bone dry!

 

[Timbo]

On my 228, rain can get in via the anchor locker.

I have the exact issue on my 282 sailfish. I’ve alway thought it was coming in from the anchor rode opening next to the windless and going through anchor locker into the bilge