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Laurak posted 10-21-2012 11:57 AM ET (US)
I am the original owner of a 2000, 23 Conquest. I recently discovered that seawater is leaking into the bilge. I have been advised that the only way sea water could be leaking into the bilge is from the through-hull connection that is used for the raw water wash down. Considering the age of the boat (12 years) I assume that all of the hoses running to and from the washdown pump should be replaced when fixing the leak coming from the through-hull connection. Frankly, I am not aware of the location of the raw water washdown pump or how to a gain access to the through-hull connection. If anyone out there has had this problem I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Specifically, I would like to know how to access the washdown pump and the through hall connection from inside the boat. Thanks for your attention to my request.
Herb

retired posted 10-21-2012 08:09 PM ET (US)
I have a 98 21'Conquest, so I don't know if this applies to your boat. My boat came with a rectangular servie hatch that is located in the splash well. I found that it leaked like a sieve. I removed the service hatch and replaced it with a custom made piece of starboard and a rubberized gasket and screwed it in place using the existing holes. Looks factory and now no more leaks.
Bella con23 posted 10-27-2012 09:35 PM ET (US)
My 1999 23 Conquest leaked from the fish box whenever the the plug was removed. The rear wall of the box is caulked and screwed to the fishbox and leaked like a sieve.
Outside of the fishbox I never noticed any water coming in from any other location.
retired posted 10-27-2012 11:12 PM ET (US)
Sorry, I forgot, yes my fish box also had a very slow leak at the aft end.
David Pendleton posted 10-28-2012 05:15 PM ET (US)
While you're at it (and if you can afford it), I would replace all the through-hulls with stainless-steel or bronze.
The scuppers and bilge outlet on my 99 230 Conquest were severely degraded by UV after only eight years.
I replaced them all with Southco stainless.
tom976 posted 11-02-2012 01:50 PM ET (US)
I'd also recommend checking out the self bailing lines. Over the years and freezing weather those plastic hoses can crack. When those scuppers (flaps) in the back go under water a bit, water back fills and leaks into the bilge. even at rest they can be under water a bit depending on the motor config and how much gear / gas you have on board.
Other thing that happens is the water can get in through the deck plates easily. After a good rainstorm I normally have to pump the water out of the bilge to have it relatively dry.

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Author	Topic: 23 Conquest-Bilge Leak
Laurak	posted 10-21-2012 11:57 AM ET (US) I am the original owner of a 2000, 23 Conquest. I recently discovered that seawater is leaking into the bilge. I have been advised that the only way sea water could be leaking into the bilge is from the through-hull connection that is used for the raw water wash down. Considering the age of the boat (12 years) I assume that all of the hoses running to and from the washdown pump should be replaced when fixing the leak coming from the through-hull connection. Frankly, I am not aware of the location of the raw water washdown pump or how to a gain access to the through-hull connection. If anyone out there has had this problem I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Specifically, I would like to know how to access the washdown pump and the through hall connection from inside the boat. Thanks for your attention to my request. Herb
retired	posted 10-21-2012 08:09 PM ET (US) I have a 98 21'Conquest, so I don't know if this applies to your boat. My boat came with a rectangular servie hatch that is located in the splash well. I found that it leaked like a sieve. I removed the service hatch and replaced it with a custom made piece of starboard and a rubberized gasket and screwed it in place using the existing holes. Looks factory and now no more leaks.
Bella con23	posted 10-27-2012 09:35 PM ET (US) My 1999 23 Conquest leaked from the fish box whenever the the plug was removed. The rear wall of the box is caulked and screwed to the fishbox and leaked like a sieve. Outside of the fishbox I never noticed any water coming in from any other location.
retired	posted 10-27-2012 11:12 PM ET (US) Sorry, I forgot, yes my fish box also had a very slow leak at the aft end.
David Pendleton	posted 10-28-2012 05:15 PM ET (US) While you're at it (and if you can afford it), I would replace all the through-hulls with stainless-steel or bronze. The scuppers and bilge outlet on my 99 230 Conquest were severely degraded by UV after only eight years. I replaced them all with Southco stainless.
tom976	posted 11-02-2012 01:50 PM ET (US) I'd also recommend checking out the self bailing lines. Over the years and freezing weather those plastic hoses can crack. When those scuppers (flaps) in the back go under water a bit, water back fills and leaks into the bilge. even at rest they can be under water a bit depending on the motor config and how much gear / gas you have on board. Other thing that happens is the water can get in through the deck plates easily. After a good rainstorm I normally have to pump the water out of the bilge to have it relatively dry.