Water in the boat

[George1301]

OK...
Still trying to get the "bugs" worked out from my last attempt to get this thing into the water.
When I was doing the renovation of the floor and stringers; I noticed that there were "notches" cut at the end of the stringers there at the stern. Not understanding these, while reglassing of the stringers I promptly closed these gaps up with glass thinking it would be a weak spot...
I have installed a bilge pump in between the stringers just forward of the steering quandrant.... This has the water injected Bassetts... As the engine runs there is some "squirt down" that takes place... This water collects in the right & left outer sections of the stringers...
I really do not want to try drilling holes tangent to the floor bottom for drain back, but the only other alternative would be two additiona pumps..?
Wide open on ideas here... :confused:

Geo

[Flatmvn]

Drill a 1/2 inch hole at the base of the stringrs where they meet the floor and the transome to alow the water to drain into the center section. Put some resin on the raw wood to keep it from rotting but leave the holes open. End of problem and yes most boats are like this.

[hm66Howard]

Those holes were for drainage. If your hell bent on not having them, you could put a three way "T" on your pump. That will kill the efficiency of it but the only other way is to have three pumps as you stated. :confused::confused::confused:

[warpt71]

Dumps X3 and you will have no problems :D

[pwderman]

Do you have a plug or plugs through the transom? if you have three like some flats have no problem just use J drains. It's a one way flapper that screws on in place of your plugs. If you leave it in the water overnight with these be sure there's nothing holding them open twigs etc....:mad: :mad: don't ask.

[ls6vdrive]

shouldnt have any squirt down at idle

How Your Bassett Headers Work...
Your headers should be dry and hot at idle. The water is going out by means of an overboard by-pass line. The water is injected at approximately 1500 RPM when you are on the throttle. When you back off of the throttle, the stainless steel automatic control valve should close and the headers should go dry. When you get back on the throttle, water should automatically be injected again. If it does not work in this manner, then something is hooked up incorrectly or your valve is plugged

or you could try a Banderlog.
http://www.banderlog.com/products/waterInjectionValve/waterInjection.html

[AquaCraft]

I noticed that there were "notches" cut at the end of the stringers there at the stern. Not understanding these, while reglassing of the stringers I promptly closed these gaps up with glass thinking it would be a weak spot...
Geo

Those notches are called "limber holes"; commonly used in boats to let water flow through stringers and bracing to a low point in a boat. Of course, our flats don't usually have "low points". The drippy headers are of little concern compared to the gallons that will come over the transom or sides for 100 different reasons. The three "flapper plug" routine is simple but yes, they sink boats. Use an angle drill, drill some limber holes as low and as far back as you can, sleeve them with copper/plastic or whatever type of tubing you like set in epoxy and run one good quality bilge pump in the center and you are done. Carry a plastic 3 lb coffee can for a back-up; commonly known as an "Irish bilge pump". :D

My two cents...

Aqua-Craft

[George1301]

J-traps...Nope... Had that experience years ago with a 26ft prize... It is not IF, but when they fail... Mine failed... :(
As for the holes to be put back in under the stringers or three pumps... I guess I will put two holes in... And yes... Besides the extinguisher and the paddle... wife was saying it was a nice thought to include a plastic pail should she have the need... silly her... :)
I did not have the heart to explain... :)
Anywho... Thanks Guys..! I appreciate the info...!


Geo

[pwderman]

J-traps...Nope... Had that experience years ago with a 26ft prize... It is not IF, but when they fail... Mine failed... :(
As for the holes to be put back in under the stringers or three pumps... I guess I will put two holes in... And yes... Besides the extinguisher and the paddle... wife was saying it was a nice thought to include a plastic pail should she have the need... silly her... :)
I did not have the heart to explain... :)
Anywho... Thanks Guys..! I appreciate the info...!


Geo

I used J drains for years with no problems, but then I never left my boats in the water overnight, but I had a friend that did..:mad: it's just like anything mechanical it requires regular maintenance..he learned the hard way.

[shooter2]

I personally would never leave my boat in the water over night. Too many things to screw up. I know many boats have been left in the water overnight for years, but we never did. Just my opinion.

Brian

[warpt71]

What are you scared of?!??!?! My dad and I leave our flats in the water for a week at a time! No Im not exaggerating. W/ "J-drains" you just have to be sure to check to make sure that they have sealed when you get back in and on the anchor. Also for some more peace of mind at night, install an "auto bilge". The ones we have cycle every couple of minutes, it there is resistance on the impeller, they run till there is no more resistance. Just my opinion :) :)

[shooter2]

I am not saying its wrong, just I wouldnt do it, heck I am not sure of any boat I would leave in the water for a week. On a lift yes. Although my Dads old family boat, a Slick Craft, we used to leave it in the water all summer, but it took alot of cleaning in the fall. Also it was an easy in and out for us at the public launch ramp at the end of the lake.

Brian

[George1301]

I took the easy way... drilled two 1/2 inch holes... then painted the holes with epoxy to seal the wood and glass...

Thanks

Geo

[toolshark83]

Another thought, plastic pail with a bilge pump and hose with two alligator clips to attach to the battery, just put the pump where you want, throw the hose over the side and presto you have a portable sucking device.
JC

[RiverRacer]

I took the easy way... drilled two 1/2 inch holes... then painted the holes with epoxy to seal the wood and glass...

Thanks

Geo

That's the normal way!..:D

[63Stevens]

You said you glassed over the old drains. Can you take a small die cutter and open up the old ones?