I have a 1990 221 I bought and did up nicely with new electronics and repowered with a Honda BF200 in 2019. This summer the boat has developed a tendency to sink. I have almost gone to the bottom twice this week. The first time fishing offshore, the water got over the transom and into the rigging tunnel and by the time I got back to shore the swim platform was 2" under and water was pouring in. I had the boat quick hauled and half the ocean drained out. Today, in the tropical storm we almost had a revisit. The harbormaster called me in time and I pulled the boat but the water was in the cockpit and past the center console. The bilge pump is not working and the boat is at the yard now having that issue fixed. When the boat is bone dry, the scuppers are still half under water.
My questions:
If I get the bilge pump fixed will that solve my issue or is the scuppers have below the water line an indicator of a more serious issue?
Is the Honda 200 four stroke too heavy for the boat?
I have had that engine on the boat since 2019 and this is the first year it has started this bad habit of trying to sink.
I have a lot of cash in this boat and am sick of people telling me it's a piece of shit.
Advice?
My questions:
If I get the bilge pump fixed will that solve my issue or is the scuppers have below the water line an indicator of a more serious issue?
Is the Honda 200 four stroke too heavy for the boat?
I have had that engine on the boat since 2019 and this is the first year it has started this bad habit of trying to sink.
I have a lot of cash in this boat and am sick of people telling me it's a piece of shit.
Advice?
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