"mmc" wrote in message
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My Chris Craft has one forward Bilge Plug on one side of the hull
beside the keel. When I store the boat, I drop the nose to allow water
to escape. The trouble is that it only drains on that side. Water
still stays in the boat on one side. Would anyone install another
matching plug on the other side by themselves, or would you have a Pro
do it?
Just curious. I have to end this problem, and wondered how tough this
operation is. There's lots of room to work in the area.


http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/14.htm
http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/bo...ilge-pumps.pdf
Lots of good info on the net. Don't want to wire in series with the other
pump 'cause if either switch is open niether will come on, parralel would
be ok but look at using a higher amp fuse.
There are a lot of options for thru hulls and the best prices I've seen at
Defender.com. I'd guess that the other thru hull is bronze and you can
probably find another that matches.
Might mask around the fittings cause bedding like 5200 doesn't like to
come off once it dries and the masking can be removed before the bedding
cures making clean up easier. Also, don't tighten all the way after
installing, stop about 3/16' or so from bottoming and let the bedding
cure, then tighten the inner ring (thru hull) and you'll have a nice seal.
If you tighten all the way with the sealant soft, it'll all squeeze out
and you'll end up with a thin coat between the hull and fitting. 5200
comes in fast or slow cure.
I've had a couple of old CC sailboats and have never seen better
craftsmanship in any other boat.

Guess I should've read the header...I was pontificating on a installing a
bilge pump.