Pat, I have an outboard so can not speak to the packing gland but my 76 has had very little water in the bilge since I reseated all of my windows. A driving rain will leave a cup or two and I assume that comes from the companion way.
Paul C27-someday Lake Erie Ontario -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick R Ford Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:47 PM To: IC27A Subject: catalina27-talk: Bilge water This is my 5th season with my 1978 C27. I do not have an electric bilge pump. I have the original manual pump in the side of the Port lazarette. For 28 years the PO and myself , each time we go aboard, would give the pump 3 or 4 pumps and empty the bilge. Most time NO water. This year, since launch 5 weeks ago, I have to pump it 10 plus times ?? We have had rainy days but ? My question-- how does water enter the bilge? Packing box or ? Pat Ford Seabiscuit 3692 Port Washington, WI
