Leaking Transducer. How long before haul out?

[goodiefun]

I launched my first new-to-me boat on Friday and found it had a full bilge on Saturday. It looks like a transducer is leaking at about a rate of 7 gallons a day. I called the marina to ask about hauling the boat out and their yard manager said my situation was not catastrophic and that I should have someone lined up before I haul the boat out. Since it is June I am worried it will be a while before I can get it serviced. The boat is old and does not have shore power. There is a solar panel aboard keeping the voltage between 13 and 14 and I am relying on that to help the batteries power the bilge pump. Given this situation, how long could I wait for a tech and hauling out the boat? I would like to just haul the boat out on Tuesday but the yard manager thinks I could end up waiting longer if the boat is on the hard. Any thoughts? This is all happening in Annapolis. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by goodiefun

I launched my first new-to-me boat on Friday and found it had a full bilge on Saturday. It looks like a transducer is leaking at about a rate of 7 gallons a day. I called the marina to ask about hauling the boat out and their yard manager said my situation was not catastrophic and that I should have someone lined up before I haul the boat out. Since it is June I am worried it will be a while before I can get it serviced. The boat is old and does not have shore power. There is a solar panel aboard keeping the voltage between 13 and 14 and I am relying on that to help the batteries power the bilge pump. Given this situation, how long could I wait for a tech and hauling out the boat? I would like to just haul the boat out on Tuesday but the yard manager thinks I could end up waiting longer if the boat is on the hard. Any thoughts? This is all happening in Annapolis. Thanks.

picture transducer leeking.

But bay Stay Afloat Leak Plug and Sealant , or epoxy and plug boat.
if is speed transducer you have a dummy plug and change o ring on the speed transducer.
and normally change all to new when you be out. but bay bunch wooden plug for 100% be safe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rOrcfk4eTM

and shore power in emergency is cable fit your shore plug on another side plug for high volume bilge pump or battery charger
I think is your local shop

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/stay-...4-oz--11142122