C'est la Vie is typically a very dry boat. Our bilge pump rarely runs unless we are in rough seas and burying the bow. So when over the past few days the bulge pump has run once or twice a day we became suspicious. Well I discovered the source of the water. The pipe between the raw water pump and the heat exchanger (see image) has developed two small pin holes. Because the pipe is below the C'est la Vie's water line the leak constantly sprayed a tiny stream of water onto the motor.
I removed the pipe and wrapped it in self amalgamating tape. This has remedied the leak temporarily.
I then called Stanley at Beta Marine and they have a replacement part in stock. Stanley and I discussed the issue and he agreed that we should be able to make it to NC on my temporary repairs. The Beta Marine shop is in Minnesott Beach, NC - easy driving distance from Beaufort, NC. So I plan to pick up the part when we arrive.
Beta Marine, namely Stanley, has always provided excellent customer service to us... thanks.
Jeff
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