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dry bilge
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:52 am
by Capn Tony
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
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:21 am
by mouldrp
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.
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:55 am
by TG²
I love this idea! It's being added to our winter projects list today!
Kathy
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:03 am
by Capn Tony
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
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:39 am
by TG²
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
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:06 am
by Capn Tony
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.
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:34 pm
by TG²
That would be great! Sent you an email.
Kathy
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:02 am
by Capn Tony
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.
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:06 am
by TG²
Ok, thank you. I have received eng strainer flush outs, cockpit resole, and pvc drain pictures.
Kathy
Top Gun
Re: dry bilge
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:01 am
by sanfordst
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.