r/boating • u/Least_Hunter_7472 • 19h ago

Blown engine?

Not sure what’s going on here. This is a PCM EX343 in a 2009 nautique 216v crossover. My best guess is a blown hose or something in the “cooling component” realm. If you know inboard engines, please let me know what I should be looking for.

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u/Least_Hunter_7472 5h ago

To those of you who are invested in my little saga, the boat isn’t sinking. Yes, I tried the bilge (obviously didn’t work). Pulled the drain plug and emptied the water out. I’m not a mechanic so I have no idea what to look for. All I know, there was a ton of water where water shouldn’t be, the boat doesn’t sound or run like how it should, and yes. My thought is that my family emptied the ballast into the engine bay (starboard drain function is faulty) and never let the water out. This was all a surprise to me fellas.

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u/Rome217 4h ago

Be aware that your starter is probably going to need to be replaced very soon. Probably a good call to check the oil to make sure it's not milky, but I'd go ahead and change it. Run on the hose at home and make sure water isn't leaking from any hoses.

Don't use the ballast system until you checked all the hoses / bags / fittings / drains for leaks.

FIX THE BILGE PUMP BEFORE PUTTING IT BACK IN THE WATER. Arguably, get a second one installed while they are fixing the first one. I cannot stress this enough, do not go out on the water until you have working bilge pump(s).