Taking on water?????

[jcoyrochny]

My marina called be to let me know that when they put the boat down yesterday from the dry stack that I could not use it this weekend because it was taking on water, however, they did not know where it was coming from.
I had no problems when I used the boat the last time and definitely was not taking any water. Should I trust this marina and also what should I be looking for when I meet up with them on Tuesday. The only maintenance that they have performed is changing all of the gauges. Need some input ASAP.

[scoflaw]

With a boat that old, the bellows would be my first thought. Give it a good look over before you drop it in. If all looks good on the outside, have a very good light and a telescoping mirror and get right in there when they lower it.

[GrandMaster]

How did they know or discover it was taking on water? Did they see constant bilge pump discharge after they took it down?

[Brite Idea]

It could be the bellows or the shift cable bellow or the steering shaft seal but they or you will have to do a good inspection. How old are the bellows?

[rwf]

I know I'm asking the obvious, but did they put the stern plug in?