[Public-list] Wet bilge

[p.a.amos at tesco.net]

Stephen,a dry vac is a good idea while the boat is on the hard,I will try to borrow one when I get back.I put in a bilge drain in April to hopefully limit the amount of water that accumulates in the bilge in the Florida rainy season.I am considering a dam at the aft end of the bilge but it is almost impossible to work in that area with a liner boat because of the pan under the motor.Still trying to figure a way to increase cockpit drainage without putting more holes below the waterline.
Pete
TaitTait #478
> From: "sousa, stephen (ENG)" <sousa_stephen at emc.com>
> Date: 2005/07/20 Wed PM 08:16:00 GMT
> To: "'Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all'" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Subject: RE: [Public-list] Wet bilge
> 
> Peter,
> 
> I have the same problem with a PSS dripless stuffing box. I have traced some
> of the water to heavy rain flowing into the cockpit lockers when the drains
> can't handle the volume. I have actually used a dry vac to empty the bilge
> and water seems to accumulate in that area.
> 
> Stephen
> #114
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of p.a.amos at tesco.net
> Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 4:06 PM
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> Subject: [Public-list] Wet bilge
> 
> I always have some water ln the bilge that the pumps cannot clear,about 3/4
> inch.It comes from the shaft packing gland.No problem,just an irritation.Has
> anyone invented a way to keep the bilge dry other than a dripless seal on
> the shaft.
> Pete
> TaitTait #478
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