Newbie taking on a some water

[ddevore]

Hey guys, This is the first Jet I've had so I'll probably have a few intresting questions for ya that never arose on the old prop boats. I picked up a 2000 21' Ultra that had about 15 hours on it from a neighbor of my inlaws.
I've noticed since having it that it picks up a bit of water, and it only seems to do this when I'm running it, probably about a gallon in a day. From what I've found it might be the gland packing rings? Can these be adjusted W/O ripping into things too much, or can I do this out at the river (I store it out at parker)?
The previous owner had everything maintained at the dealer and as far as I can tell was very easy on everything.
Thanks for any info!!
Dennis

[MudPumper]

The packing gland is supposed to drip water about one drip every 15 seconds or so. If you only get a bout a gallon in a whole day I wouldn't even be concerned with it. You should see how much water I get in my boat or some of the others I hang with. LOL :eek:

[Wicked Performance Boats]

A gallon a day is just right. The packing is meant to have a little water trickling by it to cool the seal. I install an automatic bilge pump an go boating without worrying about it. Budlight

[Wicked Performance Boats]

MP , you type faster than me. Budlight :yuk:

[Jake W2]

You can buy a new style seal from Dons Pump Service (DPS)(ano alumwith rubber seals) that gets rid of the crapy old style packing their about 90 bucks.I used one in my pump when I rebuilt it. I have not used it yet but the the product quality is nice.
Jake

[ddevore]

Thanks for the info - you guys are on it!! Here's a photo of the new debit I picked up.
http://mysite.verizon.net/respqt4l/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/img_0641.jpg

[sanger rat]

I got the new shaft (packing) seal like Jake has. I got mine from HTP. Nice piece but I havn't run it yet.

[MudPumper]

Thanks for the info - you guys are on it!! Here's a photo of the new debit I picked up.
http://mysite.verizon.net/respqt4l/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/img_0641.jpg
ddevore, I was in the Chevron gas station Sunday morning when you pulled in looking for fuel. I had the grey chevy with the blue and white jet boat. That boat is really clean and I love the colors. They are different, I like it.

[ddevore]

I remember you there, your boat looks great too, I was going to take a closer look but I kept getting jacked when I was trying to pull into a pump...
Dennis

[MudPumper]

Yeah I felt kinda bad for you trying to jocky around with that rig. Them fords don't have the best turning radius. I bet that diesel tows like a champ though. :D

[ddevore]

It's not quite as bad at trying to dodge all the jetskiers out on the river last weekend - but it does pull like a monster :smile:
Hope to see you out there sometime -

[BarryMac]

Thanks for the info - you guys are on it!! Here's a photo of the new debit I picked up.
http://mysite.verizon.net/respqt4l/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/img_0641.jpg
Those are some great colors. I take on water as well, probably a little more than you do, I was told that it is pretty common, most Jet Boats leak a little bit...