That does make a difference. I live 135 miles from the boat. During the off season it has been 2 or 3 months between visits sometimes. Even then I have not had water over top the bilge or even come close. Except this last time when the drain got plugged.
You can imagine I was quite concerned and couldn't figure out how so much fresh water could have got into the boat in just a couple of storms and in less than two weeks. If it was winter the boat could have sunk at the dock! Mark Tamblyn -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick R Ford Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Bilge water Mark thanks I have never closed a thru hull. However I am retired and live 6 blocks from my slip. I am at my boat almost daily. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Tamblyn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:03 AM Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Bilge water This was how I found my leak. My boat takes on no water. The packing does not drip when the shaft is stationary. I do have the occasional thing that needs to be rebedded and that can sometimes leak but I've seen almost no rain water other than a little that can get past the hatch boards. If you have the newer style cockpit drains then check the part of the hose you can't see. Maybe the packing on the shaft. You do close all thru hulls when you leave the boat? Mark Tamblyn -----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
