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I have a 1999 horizon 170, that I just bought. Where the engine hatch closes rain water leaks right on top of the engine. You can see all the rust spots on the engine between the valve cover and the exhaust manifold. Has anybody else had this problem? I was going to make some type of flashing but wanted to see what others have done first.

Thanks
KMD

Are you sure your risers or exhaust manifolds aren't leaking?

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

My first rule is.......Keep it out of the weather. Period. No matter how good the cover is, moisture is a boats worst enemy. Stringer and transom rot will happen..........Got any pics of said rust-spots?? That will help.

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Jimbo
Na. Ga.

2000 170 Horizon LS
4.3GL

Have to agree with the above statement, I keep my boat covered all the time, because these boats were not designed to be left out in the weather, unlike fishing boats. I'm sure the rot this boat had, was a result of it being left out by previous owners. I have a cockpit and bow cover that I keep on all the time during the season, and in the winter I have a custom cover with a support frame I built underneath that keeps out the rain and snow during the off season. You want rain water and moisture OUT of the boat as much as possible....

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II