Bilge question

[flyn2001]

Is there a "normal" amount of time that should pass between bilge activation??  Evidentally a friend of mine said he thinks my bilge comes on quite a bit (more than normal). Are there specific things I should check to see if too much water is entering the boat?  If so, what would "most likely" be the cause?  Thanks for any input.

[Bitzco]

It will most likely be the prop packing. It may need to be tightened or replaced.

[westtx]

Mine was dripping pretty good after de-winterization. I tightened it a full turn to get back to the normal drip...drip...drip...

[flyn2001]

Is there info on how to adjust this?  I have to admit...i'm a first timer! Thanks again.

[bullet1w]

Check the hose clamps on the water hoses.  I initially tightened the shaft packing but still had a great deal of water coming in.  Finally, I looked at the engine area while it was running and saw water coming out of water intake hose.  Tightened up the clamps and all was good.
On a side note my bilge does not come on automatically. Anyone have a similar problem?  Is this an electrical switch problem or did the previous owner change the bilge to a non automatic?  I will look today and see what type I have.

[westtx]

This thread might help

http://www.epicmarine.com/forum4/index.php?topic=245.0

[westtx]

Here's another

http://www.epicmarine.com/docs/repacking.pdf