Transducer stern block 2014 Freedom 285

[Gspier1]

Begining of the Season after the boat was transported from Naples, FL back to home port in Portsmouth, RI. First time since I owned the boat the front bilge pump would cycle on and off when I jumped on the boat. Bilge pump could run for a minute. Boat yard after doing their yearly maintence and noticed the pump turning on and off after launching her. Due to the weight added to bow area, for my Minn Kota spot lock along, with Lithium Battery and lead ballast, water runs towards the bow, does not really gather in the stern area.. Boat yard notice the existing block on the bottomk, stern, was a little lose and leaking into rear bilge flowing to the bow. Boat yard said better to replace block and bolts to ensure this area does not leak again, Rather than caulking around the block where it fastened to the hull. Any thoughts or others experience similar issues.

Greg Spier
Grady White, 2014, Freedom 285 w/minnakota spot lock.