Re: P19 Prob/Questions - drains and pump outlets

Ted Duke (tduke@cfw.com)
Wed, 26 Aug 1998 22:13:42 -0400


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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SOLAR,

THANKS, I'LL CONSIDER THAT!

TED

SolarFry@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 98-08-25 20:50:01 EDT, you write:
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> << a hole at the base of the vberth where the electric wires run thru
> and I have never found any others. >>
>
> This is the forward drain from the cabin sole to outer hull. IM uses it to
> also (or maybe originally intended it as) to run the cabin & mast wiring...
>
> The hull drain is at the aft keel lower end.
>
> "bilge pump drain also above the water line. Now all I have to do is finish
> hooking up the bilge pump (never have needed it, just a safety precaution)."
>
> Careful where you place the outlet for bilge pump. It might end up under
> water. You might need a checkvalve.
>
> To quote an old message "The check valve is available at Boat US for $12.95.
> I cut the 3/4" I.D. hose and inserted the valve using Life seal and hose
> clamps. It is
> located about a foot from the pump."
>
> Solar Fry'd