R6 Outboard - Water in the Bilge

[dgangwer]

On delivery day prior to launch, I wondered about Garmin sonar and pulled the centerline storage bin to check the transducer model. This was my view.

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Nice and clean if not a little wet. I figured the dealer washed her and that there was a bit of residual water.

Sitting at anchor in the Intracoastal getting familiar with the boat, I pulled the bin and saw this:

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Steady stream and bilge pump cycling. Scum from intruding water along with construction debris. Two trips back to the dealer to stop the leak. They said it was the motor mount bolts. I haven't had a chance to verify that the problem is completely solved but want other outboard owners to know to check.

I waited with great anticipation for this boat and have been disappointed so far with quality control. Next topic will be Sof Trac.