Just ordered the components to build this system as I always have water in the lowest section of the bilge between the engines. Hoping this keeps it bone dry.
probably have to copy and paste the link to watch it.
https://youtu.be/mEFCPYiqdbg
Happy New Year
dry bilge
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Tony, I’m doing the same thing for my 1988 FBC.
Haven’t installed it yet, just need to program the 10 amp Multifunctional Timer Relay that I purchased from Timers Shop (made in USA) to control the amount of time the pump runs.
I planning to start with 2 minutes on and 6 hours off and see how that works. The timer can be programmed for almost any time combination. The timer only cost $19.99 direct from Timers Shop.
I also added a inline filter, at the recommendation of a article I read about this.
Haven’t installed it yet, just need to program the 10 amp Multifunctional Timer Relay that I purchased from Timers Shop (made in USA) to control the amount of time the pump runs.
I planning to start with 2 minutes on and 6 hours off and see how that works. The timer can be programmed for almost any time combination. The timer only cost $19.99 direct from Timers Shop.
I also added a inline filter, at the recommendation of a article I read about this.
Richard Mould 1988 FBC - Sheer Folly Greenwich, CT
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I love this idea! It's being added to our winter projects list today!
Kathy
Kathy
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All my stuff is on order hopefully arriving next week. Since I don't have room for dripless shaft logs I am hoping this fix is the next best thing. When I re-cored the cockpit sole I built a PVC drainage system for all the hatches made a big difference. More to come
Happy Healthy New Year
Happy Healthy New Year
Thanks Capn' T Roamin' Beauty 33'Bert SF 3116 Cats Hyannis MA.
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Both the PVC drain system and the cockpit sole recore are on our list of things to do. I've been searching the forum for discussions on both. Al has us pretty squared away for the PVC drain system, but we really hat that spongy deck by the engines! So this dry bilge mod is perfect for us! I'll be looking up parts this weekend!
Kathy
Kathy
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I'd be happy to send you pics of what I did with the re-core and drainage system. Be ready for a lot more soft balsa than you think. Feel free to email me at thebarnacle@comcast.net and I'll send shots.
The pump I ordered is a 1GPH 12v mfg. Seaflo $29.99 I ordered thru Overton's the timer was just 12v digital from Amazon 13bucks.
The pump I ordered is a 1GPH 12v mfg. Seaflo $29.99 I ordered thru Overton's the timer was just 12v digital from Amazon 13bucks.
Thanks Capn' T Roamin' Beauty 33'Bert SF 3116 Cats Hyannis MA.
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That would be great! Sent you an email.
Kathy
Kathy
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Kathy,
Sent you a bunch of shots So far I see only one email is showing as sent; they might be too large. I check later and if I have to send one shot at a time I will.
Sent you a bunch of shots So far I see only one email is showing as sent; they might be too large. I check later and if I have to send one shot at a time I will.
Thanks Capn' T Roamin' Beauty 33'Bert SF 3116 Cats Hyannis MA.
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Ok, thank you. I have received eng strainer flush outs, cockpit resole, and pvc drain pictures.
Kathy
Top Gun
Kathy
Top Gun
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Just did this install. Moves water well, we will have to see the final result. Its set to pump 1 minute twice a day.
For the less handy there are now cheaper options available for less than 200 bucks at retailers like West Marine.
For the less handy there are now cheaper options available for less than 200 bucks at retailers like West Marine.