[Rhodes22-list] Bilge pump

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Sun May 28 18:23:01 EDT 2017


You are correct.  Those small holes can stop up.  I drilled out much bigger holes when i relpaced the wood base of the bulkhead.  Bilge pump hose runs on the starboard side up forward of the bulkhead then back under the sink.
Sorry i have my photos on a PC and not my phone now.

Bob (palatka)

> On May 27, 2017, at 4:55 PM, S/V Lark <Colealexander at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have similar questions,   There is a floor or bulkhead running between
> stringers immediately in front of the bilge access plate in the cabin sole. 
> The weep holes are tiny.  If I drill it out it takes me to the head raised
> sole, but I don't have easy access there.   I assume i would have to drill
> access holes to the forward battery compartment and snake a hose up to the v
> berth and back to get to the cabin sink.    Therefore I've been stalling on
> adding one to my 2002.    Ive been bone dry until this year.   Between
> wildlife and rain I've had a wet bilge more often then not, but only enough
> to pump once.   
> 
> 
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