Stus-List Re: Wet Vac

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

A few wraps of duct tape works pretty well. Also, if you poke around the
box stores, there are usually an assortment of fittings you can get for the
ends of your hoses and there are tapered nozzles which could be cut to fit
pretty well. I use a short section of silicone hose to connect the pump to
the main line of the boat. Like me, it has no memory, and comes off easily
with no indentation.

Bill Coleman
Erie PA,   Entrada

Bill Coleman

On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, 21:10 David Knecht via CnC-List 
wrote:

> Hi Bill- I have a portable DeWalt vac/blower which I love for these jobs.
> It runs corded or cordless/battery.  I have thought of doing the same thing
> to clear the water lines, but wasn’t sure how to join the two.  How did you
> make a decent seal between the small diameter water line from the pump
> (pex?) and the large diameter ribbed hose of the vacuum?  Dave
>
> S/V Aries
> 1990 C 34+
> New London, CT
>
>
> On Oct 20, 2023, at 11:39 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> I also love my little Crapsman Vac, I think maybe only a 2.5 Gal, but
> works great for many things - Vacuuming Mast water, sucking the bilge dry,
> and as you mention, winterizing.
> I Tried a new twist which I think works better, instead of blowing the
> water out, I disconnect the water line out of the domestic water pump which
> is at the lowest point, and tape it onto the hose  - then starting at the
> ends, opening and closing faucets, valves until I have pulled all the water
> out of the lines -  I think this works better than blowing. On my 39, I
> hung it up under the chart table next to the hull, never knew it was there.
>
> Bill Coleman
> Erie PA
>
> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 9:36 AM Leeward Rail via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Wet vacs are great. Especially on a boat.  I use a Rigid Brand 18v
>> cordless one for the boat. Small and easily fits in a cockpit locker on our
>> 30. Especially helpful this year when I was rewiring and the bilge pump
>> wasn't connected.  It's ability to also blow air, works great when
>> winterizing the water system.
>>
>> Roy
>> Minion, 30 mk 1
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>
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Stus-List Re: Wet Vac

[David Knecht via CnC-List]

Hi Bill- I have a portable DeWalt vac/blower which I love for these jobs.  It 
runs corded or cordless/battery.  I have thought of doing the same thing to 
clear the water lines, but wasn’t sure how to join the two.  How did you make a 
decent seal between the small diameter water line from the pump (pex?) and the 
large diameter ribbed hose of the vacuum?  Dave

S/V Aries
1990 C 34+
New London, CT



> On Oct 20, 2023, at 11:39 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> I also love my little Crapsman Vac, I think maybe only a 2.5 Gal, but works 
> great for many things - Vacuuming Mast water, sucking the bilge dry, and as 
> you mention, winterizing.
> I Tried a new twist which I think works better, instead of blowing the water 
> out, I disconnect the water line out of the domestic water pump which is at 
> the lowest point, and tape it onto the hose  - then starting at the ends, 
> opening and closing faucets, valves until I have pulled all the water out of 
> the lines -  I think this works better than blowing. On my 39, I hung it up 
> under the chart table next to the hull, never knew it was there.
> 
> Bill Coleman
> Erie PA
> 
> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 9:36 AM Leeward Rail via CnC-List 
> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
> Wet vacs are great. Especially on a boat.  I use a Rigid Brand 18v cordless 
> one for the boat. Small and easily fits in a cockpit locker on our 30. 
> Especially helpful this year when I was rewiring and the bilge pump wasn't 
> connected.  It's ability to also blow air, works great when winterizing the 
> water system. 
> 
> Roy 
> Minion, 30 mk 1 
> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help 
> me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
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> Thanks for your help.
> Stu
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> me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
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> Stu

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Stus-List Re: Wet Vac

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

I also love my little Crapsman Vac, I think maybe only a 2.5 Gal, but works
great for many things - Vacuuming Mast water, sucking the bilge dry, and as
you mention, winterizing.
I Tried a new twist which I think works better, instead of blowing the
water out, I disconnect the water line out of the domestic water pump which
is at the lowest point, and tape it onto the hose  - then starting at the
ends, opening and closing faucets, valves until I have pulled all the water
out of the lines -  I think this works better than blowing. On my 39, I
hung it up under the chart table next to the hull, never knew it was there.

Bill Coleman
Erie PA

On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 9:36 AM Leeward Rail via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Wet vacs are great. Especially on a boat.  I use a Rigid Brand 18v
> cordless one for the boat. Small and easily fits in a cockpit locker on our
> 30. Especially helpful this year when I was rewiring and the bilge pump
> wasn't connected.  It's ability to also blow air, works great when
> winterizing the water system.
>
> Roy
> Minion, 30 mk 1
> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and
> help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
> Thanks for your help.
> Stu
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Stus-List Re: Wet Vac

[Richard Bush via CnC-List]

We recently had a situation here where a guy was using the wet vac to clean up 
gasoline...guess what happened...he's in the hospital with 2nd degree burns and 
in an induced comathe boat was destroyed.  Why would someone do that, you 
ask? He was a life long sailor who had just purchased his first power boat, a 
43 ft cruiser!

Richard
1985 C 37 CB: Out for repairs...
Richard N. Bush Law Offices2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite NineLouisville, 
Kentucky 40220(502) 584-7255
 

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 12:33:00 PM EDT, Korbey Hunt via CnC-List 
 wrote:  
 
 Agree re wet vac.  Best tool for removing fouled bilge water if you have a 
crankcase oil spill. Just remember to remove the filter when you use as a wet 
vac.
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Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:56:45 AM
To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list 
Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER 
Subject: Stus-List Wet Vac I think I've stated before that my all-time favorite 
tool out of all my battery tools and corded tools is a small cordedwet/vac.  It 
has a small, all plastic tank and large and strong motor.  I took off the 
castors and glued a piece of carpet to the bottom, so it dosn't scratch the 
varnished sole, or the paint on deck.  I think it has a five gallon tank and a 
5hp motor and an 18 ft long 1 1/2" hose, so it can really reach everywhere in 
the boat.  I keep it in a dock box and use it all the time and lend it out to 
others.  I'd love to have it mounted aboard, but my boat is just too small.  
Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1989 C 34R, AnnapolisPlease show your appreciation 
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Stus-List Re: Wet Vac

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

I bring a small wet vac from home for "big" jobs or wet jobs.  However, I
keep a 12 VDC car vac with cigarette lighter plug on board for use underway.

-- 
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Stus-List Re: Wet Vac

[Korbey Hunt via CnC-List]

Agree re wet vac.  Best tool for removing fouled bilge water if you have a 
crankcase oil spill. Just remember to remove the filter when you use as a wet 
vac.

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From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List 
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:56:45 AM
To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list 
Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER 
Subject: Stus-List Wet Vac

I think I've stated before that my all-time favorite tool out of all my battery 
tools and corded tools is a small corded wet/vac.  It has a small, all plastic 
tank and large and strong motor.  I took off the castors and glued a piece of 
carpet to the bottom, so it dosn't scratch the varnished sole, or the paint on 
deck.  I think it has a five gallon tank and a 5hp motor and an 18 ft long 1 
1/2" hose, so it can really reach everywhere in the boat.  I keep it in a dock 
box and use it all the time and lend it out to others.  I'd love to have it 
mounted aboard, but my boat is just too small.

Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1989 C 34R, Annapolis
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