[Public-list] Bilge drain

[James Schueler]

Matthew,

Thanks for the info. I don't believe that my boat has the drain as there
is nothing visible on the exterior of the hull (and I've sanded enough
to know). I cleaned out the bilge yesterday and sucked up at least two
inches of sludge, not to mention clamps, washers and whatever else. At
least I finally got the oil smell out of the boat. When I picked it up
in Quantico last year the smell was overwhelming.

James Schueler
"Oddyseus"  #170

-----Original Message-----
From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Hay
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 10:32 AM
To: public-list at alberg30.org
Subject: RE: [Public-list] Bilge drain

James,
I have a bilge drain that is on the side of the keel about 1/4 inch up
from 
the very bottom of the bilge.  I am pretty sure that it was installed by
a 
previous owner.  It is about 3/4 inch in diameter.  Obviously drilling
the 
drain would be a piece of cake, but I do not know how you would make the

plug.  The plug is a short fat brass screw, so guess I answered my own 
question?  The plug itself screws in from the outside of the hull.
There 
was so much sand in the bottom of the bilge that it was not working
properly 
until I cleared out the sand.
Best,
Matthew Hay #314 "Renard"  yes! I have finally settled on a new name.  I
do 
not own multiple boats!

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