Possible oil leak 2009 Yamaha fx cruiser SHO? likely locations to cheeck?

[GpaaH]

I think oil may be leaking into bilge while sitting. Wondering if there's likely oil leak locations - where to look/feel?

New to me ski has sat for 2 years and noticed what appears to be oil in the bilge. Level was down - topped up, somewhat cleaned bilge.

Ran ski for 1+hrs and seemed ok. but 2 weeks laters appears to have some oil in port rear section (tongue is tipped up a bit).

Oil filter seems fine, 50 hrs.

All help is appreciated!

[grumpy_steven]

Replace the oil filter.

[2fast4u]

Replace the oil filter.

use only a yamaha oem filter!!!!!!

[GpaaH]

Thanks Grumpy - appreciated!

I felt under the filter and it's dry. Was hoping that was the spot.

I do have a new one and will replace if you think it makes sense.

I didn't do a paper towel test, just by hand.

Thanks for quick reply!

[GpaaH]

2fast, I think it's OEM.

I bought a new one and it's OEM.

Should I install if filter seems dry?

[HydroStream6]

Check in front of the supercharger and underneath the supercharger. The oil pump is right there and the gasket between the pump and the block is a good spot to check.

[GpaaH]

Check in front of the supercharger and underneath the supercharger. The oil pump is right there and the gasket between the pump and the block is a good spot to check.

Awesome, thanks! I had a Hydrostream V-King... any relation to your name?

For your suggestion, Anything to remove? or just feel underneath. My fat arms don't seem to fit well - especially on a trailer.

Am I roasted if there's a leak there?...I know, First things first.

[slingshot]

How much oil are you talking about. It seems that no matter how many towels I put under the oil filter I still get a little in the hull when I change it. I use NAPA filters and never had a problem with em.

[GpaaH]

How much oil are you talking about. It seems that no matter how many towels I put under the oil filter I still get a little in the hull when I change it. I use NAPA filters and never had a problem with em.

Since there was water in it, it was tough to determine. I used a ton of bilge cleaner and water to rinse it the 1st I noticed it.

Wasn't even sure it was oil, but now it's a honey color again mixed with water, with slight foam at the edges

I've got a boroscope, but the lense is pretty dinged up from use. Maybe time for a new one.

[Rocketman]

Dip stick