Water leak at transom of '95 Moomba Boomerang
I have a '95 Moomba Boomerang and it appears that I am taking on a lot of water where the rudder exits the transom. There is a slot that is approximately 6 inches wide by 1 inch deep on the transom. I believe that I am taking on water from this slot and I would like to know if there is a solution for this problem? My engine also seems to be running rich and idles poorly. I have changed plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor. Obviously, the problem is with the carburetor adjustment. Any suggestions? Hugh McLawhorn [email protected]
Leakin' Carb. thang on da Boomerang
Hugh, first verify the leak. I would check the exhaust flanges and hose clamps,also be sure that the shaft packing is adjusted properly. If you are for certain that water is coming through the rudder arm cover, put some silicone around the top and side edges only. Keep in mind that hard reverses, such as backing off of a trailer and quick stops from W.O.T. to neut. will let some water into the opening. Hope this helps, keep me posted. As for the carb. issue, it sounds like gunk build up in the needle and seat, which control float level, if this level is to high, you may run into the issues that you are having. Take the boat to an authorized dealer, let them run the boat and make the call, there is to much liability at stake to try to do internal adjusting at home. Brian Raymond
water comming in at transom also
hey there i have a 98 boomerang with same problem - water coming in under plastic coveron the transom above the swim step where the rudder arm exits transo. this was true especially on steep ramps where the back of boat enters water and trailer keeps it at an angle if you dont back in far enough. My fix was to get boat to edge of water, give your self about a foot of strap from your winch back it in a little deeper than normal and let boat float off trailer and level out. also avoid fast reverse and quick stops from full speed
Call it a bad design and learn to live with it.. and make sure your bilge is in working order... took me a while to figure it out... but that was definitely it..
Brian Raymond, if you read this... are there any foam inserts that can be fitted into that slot to keep water from flowing in but allow the arm to move freely backa nd forth?
thanks Brian Collins Moomba Boomerang owner
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Originally posted by mtvfiremedic
hey there i have a 98 boomerang with same problem - water coming in under plastic coveron the transom above the swim step where the rudder arm exits transo. this was true especially on steep ramps where the back of boat enters water and trailer keeps it at an angle if you dont back in far enough. My fix was to get boat to edge of water, give your self about a foot of strap from your winch back it in a little deeper than normal and let boat float off trailer and level out. also avoid fast reverse and quick stops from full speed
Call it a bad design and learn to live with it.. and make sure your bilge is in working order... took me a while to figure it out... but that was definitely it..
Brian Raymond, if you read this... are there any foam inserts that can be fitted into that slot to keep water from flowing in but allow the arm to move freely backa nd forth?
thanks Brian Collins Moomba Boomerang owner