MY 15 hp evinrude got a problem

[Ga. Swamper]

Notice when igot home to flush it out..got water running out just above the foot
Peeing ok not running hot..ran it a lot to day could see that while running just glacé back at peeing
Never had this before..water impeller replace last fall..guess it could be leaking around housing or the tube that runs up to the head contact to rubber tube before connecting to head
This tube. Collapsed once.causing it to run hot
Haven’t tore down yet no hurry raining all night..river already blow out more coming right down to the coast..TO Much Fresh Water 97 model runs like scolded dog like the 4 blade prop my fishing buddy weighs a lot lol
What say ya,ll

 

[doomtrpr_z71]

Looks like the water tube isnt sealed off correctly

 

[C.Killmaster]

With it being a 97 I wouldn't be surprised if the rubber grommets the water tube sits in could have dry rotted. Should be an easy fix to replace them.

 

[Ga. Swamper]

Thanks my thinking also The water tube leaking or water pump housing
I pull the foot off take a look