Water Issues

[bigun81]

Hello all,
I am a first time owner of an argo bigfoot 99 model. Took it swimming this weekend and saw that there was a decent amount of water in the hull. I put new plugs in the drainholes before I went out. Could this be the problem or is there other places in the machine that typically take on water. What is the best way to check for leaks? More questions to follow, just thought I would start with this one. Great site by the way. Thanks.

John in Alabama

[Mike]

John,

Welcome to the site! Most likely you are getting water in the hull through the bearings around the axles. Try to make sure that they are greased properly first. You may have to replace some though if they are already properly greased.

To test for leaks, put your plugs back in and fill the tub up with water. Then once the water gets up to the axles start looking around the tub for leaks.

Hope that helps.

[Rock Doctor]

John,

To test for leaks, put your plugs back in and fill the tub up with water. Then once the water gets up to the axles start looking around the tub for leaks.

Hope that helps.

Or you could pull your floorboards and drive into the water, you will see whaer the water is getting in.

RD

[buckshot]

that's the easiest way,I found three leakers that way. 2003 bigfoot 300 hrs runs like a top

[GREASEMONKEY]

Mine leaks around the nose, where the upper & lower body comes together! One day when I'm not being lazy, I will seal it up with a little black RTV.

[alaskacody]

I got my 2000 conquest when it had 50 hour's on it i took it to the lake and it leaked around the axel housing all the nuts were loose so i tightend them up and now i have all most 500 Hours and not a leak one it is dry and dusty in the builg now so you might check them just a thought