Jeanneau SO42DS 2008 – Salt Water in Bilge – HELP!

[Tafika2]

Well...just when I thought this was over... The same salthingyer leak at the wet muffler reared it ugly head again, so pulled it apart one more time! It seems the thread sealer…Tru-Blu Pipe Thread Sealant, while stating it was suitable, was not. It deteriorated in hot salt water and the diesel gases and attacked & destroyed the “O” ring. I cleaned both threads thoroughly, applied Permatex 99839 ULTRA BLACK (it is a silicone & oil resistant) at the suggestion of my local service yard, as that is what they use. I replaced the “O” rings (Silicon O-Ring with temperature range of -65° to +425° F; Durometer hardness of A70; 0.139” Diameter thick x 3.359” ID and 3.637” OD).
Once again it is fixed…Let’s hope I don’t have to update this again.

[ssteakley]

TDS Meter EZ to test for water in the bilge to see if it is salt water.
Numbers on the meter read with a range 5,880-5,960 ppm. We tested some sea water with a reading 8,880 ppm. Is the reading high enough for me to assume Yes there is salt water in the bilge?

[Tafika2]

Simply dip your finger in the water...taste it and you know if it's salt or fresh water. No need for a meter...just something extra to store or carry.