Hello all,
I’m looking at a boat and have a question about water in the bilge. The chain locker and V-birth drain to the center of the bow with no opening to continue draining to the bilge pump located mid ship in the engine compartment. There is only one bilge pump on this boat and appears to have been designed this way. It seems odd to me to have the water sit in the front of the boat and be left with having to pump or hand dip it out. The sitting water has caused wood damage to the floor and stringer as it sits and slowly evaporates. The bilge under and aft of the engine also does not drain, but I can see this being designed to keep any oil that may spill from going overboard. The prop shaft is also in this area and the water would need to be about 10” deep before it would flow over the bulk head and make it to the bilge pump. I haven’t seen a boat that didn’t drain to the lowest section of the bilge to be pump overboard. Of course I have little experience and am hoping one of you may have some insight. I have checked extensively for a clogged opening and can’t find anything to allow the water to flow. It is all fiberglassed solid and appears to be factory. The boat is a 32’ Legacy trawler built in the 90’s. I appreciate any advice or input you guys may have.
Thanks,
Sam
I’m looking at a boat and have a question about water in the bilge. The chain locker and V-birth drain to the center of the bow with no opening to continue draining to the bilge pump located mid ship in the engine compartment. There is only one bilge pump on this boat and appears to have been designed this way. It seems odd to me to have the water sit in the front of the boat and be left with having to pump or hand dip it out. The sitting water has caused wood damage to the floor and stringer as it sits and slowly evaporates. The bilge under and aft of the engine also does not drain, but I can see this being designed to keep any oil that may spill from going overboard. The prop shaft is also in this area and the water would need to be about 10” deep before it would flow over the bulk head and make it to the bilge pump. I haven’t seen a boat that didn’t drain to the lowest section of the bilge to be pump overboard. Of course I have little experience and am hoping one of you may have some insight. I have checked extensively for a clogged opening and can’t find anything to allow the water to flow. It is all fiberglassed solid and appears to be factory. The boat is a 32’ Legacy trawler built in the 90’s. I appreciate any advice or input you guys may have.
Thanks,
Sam