FYI, my routine is similar to Chuck's regarding the bilge water issue.
-----Original Message-----
From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2020 8:04 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER
Subject: Stus-List Garboard drain or Wet Vac
I wrestled with this idea of garboard drains. West Marine sells a bronze
fitting for it.
I never liked the way the plug stuck out underwater. I found it better to
just wet vac the water out of the bilge when I lay up the boat in the fall.
My boat is 2.5 hrs from my house but during the winter, I pick a warm day
each month, (temperature above freezing) and drive down and plug in my
charger to top off the batteries, mop out the bilge under the mast and do
some chores. It's very little water, that would never find it's way to a
sump, and takes only a few minutes with a sponge to wipe dry. When she's
overwintered in the water, I used the same method and dry the bilge. This
is a big improvement over adding pink chemicals to the bilge.
This weekend will be 65 degrees in NJ and Pasadena, perfect to check on the
boat.
The wet vac is a must. I bought a little one, 5Hp motor x 5 gallon for
about $50 with an 18' hose. I glued a piece of carpet on the bottom so it
can sit on my deck or on the teak and holly floor without scratching it.
The long hose allows me to set it in the cockpit and run the hose to the
front of the cabin area.
Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute, 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md
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