OK, so I have a related question. My bilge is NEVER dry. It always has a little dirty water in it. The pumps float switch in not a float, but instead an electronic sensor that turns on the pump. But the pump runs until its water intake is dry but there is still a little water in the bilge. Obviously this covers the bottom of the bulge and the SS bolts (she is an 81) are covered. What should I do? I could completely empty the bilge and pour in some more glass to raise the bottom to a level past the nuts and make a sump depression for then pump to draw from. But is that necessary? This year when I pulled the boat I had NO smile. It has been in the water for at least 2½ years.
Joe McCary Aeolus II, West River, MD joe at photoresponse.com www.aeoluswestriver.net
