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by OlivierNL
Fri Apr 17, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Outrage 18 Engine Splash Well Has Water
Replies: 8
Views: 3423

Re: Outrage 18 Engine Splash Well Has Water

Like dtmackey said I prefer not to have constant water in that area. I will relocate the batteries anyway, but plugging the drains came up in my mind also, but didn't like the idea that the water couldn't go out anymore. A little pump would solve that indeed. As long as there's power in the batterie...
by OlivierNL
Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Outrage 18 Engine Splash Well Has Water
Replies: 8
Views: 3423

Re: Outrage 18 Engine Splash Well Has Water

Many many thanks for the replies. Since I was concerned about soaked foam in the hull, I'm much more relaxed now. Relocating the batteries is a good suggestion. Because of the weight and to have them stored dry (Holland ;-) although they are installed in a box now. And there're even two batteries. O...
by OlivierNL
Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:13 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Outrage 18 Engine Splash Well Has Water
Replies: 8
Views: 3423

Outrage 18 Engine Splash Well Has Water

Hi. I'm Olivier from Holland. I just bought an Outrage 18--finally! In the [engine splash well as shown in Figure 1 below] where the batteries are placed, there is water coming in through the [splash well drain] holes. The boat trim seems to be a bit low in the water at the stern. The engine is a Ya...