oil in water issue

[PT137]

I notice the last few days a oil film around the rear of my 98 sportster. I have seen the oil around the boat a few times during the day . There is oil in the bilge but the pump has not been running. I had to remove and recharge the battery because my kids were in the boat and left the lights on, so I know the pump was not on. I had one of the motors changed and they dumped oil in the fuel tank for break in of the rebuild motor and since then I have notice more oil in the bilge than before, I had this spotless before it when in. Also my morning start up I fog the marina but no smoke after running. What is causing the oil around the boat, If I step on the rear platform it appears and if the water calm I see it appers to be coming from under the boat. There is a older bayliner next to me but I see no oil around him

 

[Dr Honda]

Sounds like you need to clean out the bilge, and find the leak.

If there is a leak... the most likely place is the grommets on the oil tank. They get hard, and will leak.

 

[bigJake]

environmentally speaking, a few drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid will get rid of the oil slick on the water.

 

[PT137]

Thanks Just got the boat in june and really like It, great in calm water but really tough in rough water midday on the lake. Were my dock is I get the first hit of the the boat traffic I see that boat rocking away all day. I was thinking it may have been lubercation from the jet drive area. Its a 98 with 200 plus hours on it 1 new motor and dont know much more. I will be getting into the guts this winter getting the seats done and some hydro turf and learning more about the boat. Maybe looking into a little bigger jet boat for the rougher waters, thanks again, I will look at the grommets / Dawn this weekend. Thanks guys PT

 

[Rossgop]

Boat lift

As soon as I bought my bought I realized I needed a boat lift. It is nice to dock the boat and not worry about it smashing around.
There are some really nice options out there. I think I'd look at the plastic drive on type.

I bought a traditional cantilever style. It has come in handy for quick repairs without having to trailer the boat.