Eugene, Do not share bilge pump outputs. It greatly diminishes the pumps capacity. And you don't want diminished capacity if you have an emergency and need to run all the pumps. Also that kind of run to the stern will diminish output. I drilled a second hole for my second "Oh-My-God-There-Is-Water-Over-The-Floorboards" large back-up pump, didn't like drilling it, but I did it midships as close to the pump as feasible. FYI...the smaller primary has a counter to monitor cycling and disclose potential issues while the second larger pump float switch is higher (the pump is same height) and alarmed. David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Thu, 12 May 2016 12:14:57 -0500 To: [email protected] Subject: Stus-List Through hole location for bilge outputs From: [email protected] CC: [email protected] Hi Folks, I just purchased a C&C 29 Mark II, Hawk, and I'm looking for advise on upgrading the bilge pump situation. There is no auto pump in the boat which scares the hell out of me, so that's the first improvement in order. I'm following Don Casey's advise on putting in a small automatic bilge pump at the very bottom and then I plan to put in a larger one above it for when I really need to move water (which hopefully never happens). So here's my question: Question 1: Where to put the through hole for the output? I'm thinking about halfway between the midship and stern and just below the deck hull joint. That way if the rail is buried it still won't siphon. This hole/hose will be 1/2 inch. Question 2: For the larger pump, I'm wondering if it would be acceptable to put in a Y connector shared with the manual bilde pump to avoid putting another hole in the hull. I would put the connector right above the throughhole assuming it fits so that gravity would ensure that they don't pump back into the other hose. This hole/hose will be over 1". The current one goes out above the water line in the stern. Thanks, Gene Fodor"Hawk", 29 mark II _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! Virus-free. www.avast.com
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