I could use some help on a problem that arose when we hauled Encore out to bottom paint. The hull was fouled, but no sign of blisters thankfully. However, just before we put Encore in the slings, the yardman asked me if I knew that antifreeze was dripping out of the port raw water engine intake. I looked, and sure enough, there was a steady drip, having filled up half of an empty paint can. We put Encore in the water, as we had to get it out of the yard, and I decided that we could motor home on one engine (which we did). Once home, I opened the thru-hull strainer and nice green anti-freeze began to flow out. Interestingly, with Encore in the water, there didn't appear to be any anti-freeze leaking from under the boat. (verified by diving under with a mask). So that's the set up.
Now I need some suggestions. Where besides the heat exchanger could the closed system cooling mix with the raw water? I'm at a loss, and could use some suggestions.
Thanks,
Jim Lanza
Punta Gorda, FL
Now I need some suggestions. Where besides the heat exchanger could the closed system cooling mix with the raw water? I'm at a loss, and could use some suggestions.
Thanks,
Jim Lanza
Punta Gorda, FL