[Rhodes22-list] Water in Bilge and Pump

[Goodness]

The Rhodes has lots of holes.  This equals lots of leaks.  It's true for all Good old boats.
Be systematic, know every hole, chainplate, screw, through hull, hatch and how it is waterproofed.  Go through them all, rule them out one by one when a leak starts and to top it off condensation is a frequent one since the boat wasnt insulated.
I am continually amazed that the centerboard case seals.  And to top it off very few problems are reported about it!  Good job general boats!

Remember through hulls, clogged drains, and loose lips sink ships.


On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:36 PM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ron, I've watched this debate over the years.  I'm still of the belief that it's better to know you have a leak, and fix it, versus having a bilge pump. 
> 
> I had a recurring slow leak when my boat was new and was finding and inch or so of fresh water in the bilge.  A quick application of silicone caulk around the chainplates and the mast power cables going through the cabin rooof solved the problem.
> 
> Dave
> 
> On Sep 2, 2012, at 6:54 PM, butterchurn <amazingmisterx at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I have discovered Ozone is leaking.  I only get to go to Ozone every other
>> week.  The previous Time I went up  to visit Ozone there was water in the
>> bilge. Ozone has had a dry bilge up to now so i thought it was from a storm. 
>> This Saturday when I went up I found about an inch and a half to two inches
>> in the bilge.  No water under the v-berth. It had been 3 weeks since I was
>> able to visit Ozone this time.  I am not sure where the water is coming
>> from.  No water leaks into the boat through the windows or the hatches. I am
>> guessing it might be from the diamond board trunk.  I felt up under the cap
>> and it seemed dry as far back as I could reach.  Some water around the trunk
>> bottom, but that could have come from anywhere.
>> 
>> Would it be wise to install a bilge pump? If so, what type/brand do you
>> recommend?
>> 
>> Ron
>> 
>> 
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