[Public-List] Bilge

[John's Email]

Dwayne, I have a pre-liner. My bilge was moist even when drained, while my boat was in the yard. I realized my bilge had a plywood false bottom. The cavity below was filled with the worst bilge water (and some sand). I removed the rotten plywood, water and sand. I cleaned the area thoroughly, let it dry and added a little clean sand topped with elastomeric leveling concrete. I have had no problems, but the boat is back out of the water for a complete renovation. I will probably layer some fiberglass over the bottom of the bilge. (Concrete is so permeable.)

Anyway, this removed a persistent stench from the boat that I had otherwise been unable to correct. The initial work was done with the engine in place, but obviously, it is easier to access now with the entire area open.

Good luck,
John


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On Jun 17, 2013, at 17:58, Dwayne Back <sifuback at yahoo.com> wrote:

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> The "bottom" of the bilge  under the engine is no longer present and I can see a piece of wood and a hole that goes ~6" deeper that I cannot get by bilge pump into.  I know there was some discussion of this awhile back, but has anyone found a satisfactory solution of filling the bottom of the bilge so a smooth level surface can be obtained and sealed.  How serious of an issue is it for to remain in its current state in which water is always present?  Unfortunately removing the engine to do this repair is not a realistic option for me.  I am a pre-liner boat.
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> Thank you,
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> 94 - Orion
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>         The "bottom" of the bilge  under the engine is no longer present and I can see a piece of wood and a hole that goes ~6" deeper that I cannot get by bilge pump into.  I know there was some discussion of this awhile back, but has anyone found a satisfactory solution of filling the bottom of the bilge so a smooth level surface can be obtained and sealed.  How serious of an issue is it for to remain in its current state in which water is always present?  Unfortunately removing the engine to do this repair is not a realistic option for me.  I am a pre-liner boat.<br><span></span><br>Thank you,<br><span></span>Dwayne Back<br><span></span>94 - Orion<br>
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