Yesterday I had the top off of my Spark in order to install the manual reverse kit. There was no evidence of any rust or salt inside (I've used it 10 times in the 4 weeks that I've had it home). The hull was bone dry.
Today, I went out on the water in order to test the reverse (which works perfectly). When I came home, I flushed the engine according to the owners manual. I pull the drain plug and no water came out. Then I thoroughly washed the outside of the Spark. Then I took a look inside through the access panel. I noticed that I have water in the bottom. I have about 1/4 inch by 3 inches across down the center of the hull (well at least that's what I can see through the access cover). I didn't flip the Spark and I didn't taken any waves over it.
Is anyone finding water in the bottom center of their Sparks hull? Water that doesn't drain out through the drain plug in the back.
Can water get into the hull from washing it? If so, where is the place that it can get in through? Thanks ahead of time!
Today, I went out on the water in order to test the reverse (which works perfectly). When I came home, I flushed the engine according to the owners manual. I pull the drain plug and no water came out. Then I thoroughly washed the outside of the Spark. Then I took a look inside through the access panel. I noticed that I have water in the bottom. I have about 1/4 inch by 3 inches across down the center of the hull (well at least that's what I can see through the access cover). I didn't flip the Spark and I didn't taken any waves over it.
Is anyone finding water in the bottom center of their Sparks hull? Water that doesn't drain out through the drain plug in the back.
Can water get into the hull from washing it? If so, where is the place that it can get in through? Thanks ahead of time!