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.

 

[Hookup1]

Not really sure what you are talking about. How about a photo? "boat yard notice the existing block on the bottomk, stern, was a little lose"

 

[DennisG01]

If I am summing up correctly, the question is...

"My transducer stern block came loose, what should I do?" Meaning, the parts about water in the bow are immaterial to the issue, correct?

You mentioned "bolts" came loose. Was it not installed properly to begin with? The reason I ask is that it's odd for bolts to get loose.

The next question is that the integrity of the transom core needs to be checked/verified. You may need to drill some exploratory holes and/or let it dry over the Winter.

Once things are KNOWN to be solid, it can all be put back together. Ideally, oversixze the holes, fill with epoxy, then drill the proper sized holes. IF it should leak again, the core will stay uncopromised.