[Public-List] Garboard drains

[Greg Hounsell]

The engine cooling thruhull might work on some boats, I don't know. On
#592, it's just below the turn of the bilge about a foot above the bottom
if the bilge.

Greg

On Mon, Apr 22, 2019, 11:12 PM R Kirk via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Nice idea, but why don't you just use the engine cooling water intake for
> a drain when it's on the hard?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Lehman via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Garboard drains
>
> I measured the garboard drain on A30 #123 down at the marine down the
> street from me. It is 12" center of hole to bottom of keel.  27" center of
> hole to back of keel on a line parallel with bottom of keel. Inside it is
> about 1" or less above the ballast. Hope this helps.
>
> On Sun, Apr 21, 2019, 9:57 AM Greg Dawson via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > Hi All
> > Has anyone out there fitted a garboard drain to their A30? If yes, what
> > did you use to seat it. Epoxy, 5200 or 4200? The keel at the bottom of
> the
> > bilge has a slightly concave surface. I am concerned about creating a
> good
> > seal and seating the drain securely. Does anyone have thoughts about
> > manufacturers and materials? There seem to be a few out there that
> produce
> > the drain in bronze whilst the plug is brass. What about stainless would
> > that be a reasonable choice? Your thoughts and experience would be
> > appreciated.
> > Sincerely.
> > Greg Dawson #348
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