Water from shaft

(midwesttex) · (midwesttex) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 07-03-2007, 8:04 PM

So I just got home from picking up my new X1. I ran the boat from the flush kit when I was done using it. I noticed there was water coming out the shaft penetration; from inside the boat to outside. Is this normal? My old direct drive didn't do that.

(garret_s) · (garret_s) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 07-03-2007, 8:31 PM

Yes it's normal to get SOME water from the shaft, but if you are getting excessive amounts (you are bilging water), then you need to have the shaft packing redone. Likely, if its a new boat, I wouldn't worry too much. Or, I would just call the dealer.

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-04-2007, 8:29 AM

This is a wakeboard discussion forum.. not a porn.. oh.. sorry... didnt read the content... just the title of thread. My apologies.

(cbrown) · (cbrown) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 07-04-2007, 10:07 AM

If you have a water cooled shaft seal that is where the water exits the boat.

(midwesttex) · (midwesttex) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 07-04-2007, 9:37 PM

That must be it. I assumed it could be something like that. But it freaked me out, so I figured I should ask.