Speaking of the newer style cockpit drains, our 77 model has drains
that empty into the lazarette which empties into the lake. I am
contemplating changing to the newer style of plumbed system that Mr.
Tamblyn mentions. What are the pro's and cons of such a system. Two
issue come to mind for me. The first is that the gutter surrounding
the lazarette's lid have drain holes that empty into that
compartment. The second issue is that the old style bilge pump, as
mentioned in an earlier post, empties into the same compartment so it
would have to be rerouted.
Thank you all for your input.
Mike Daggy
On May 31, 2007, at 11:54 AM, Art Snapper wrote:
Don't forget that the icebox may be draining into the bilge.
Art
On 5/31/07, Mark Tamblyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
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
