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Bayliner 192 and Bilge of Rainwater
I have a relatively new Bayliner 192CU. It has been a great boat so
far. I keep it under cover when not in use. Unfortunately I neglected to remove the brass bilge plug from the boat after my last outing. There was hardly any water to speak of at that time so I thought it would not be any harm to leave it be. While out of town on vacation last week, we had a couple of hard rainstorms and the device I was using in the aft portion of the boat to hold the cover up from having a "belly" blew over, allowing a significant collection of water. That water soaked through the cover and I did not even notice it upon my return since the water was now in my bilge. Tonight I heard a slow beeping sound coming from under the cover, checked it out, and notice the carpeting wet in aft. I popped up the floor cover over the bilge and about had a heart attack when I saw enough water for me to swim in. I immediately popped the plug and it must have taken 10 minutes to drain. Any advise as to whether or not I may have damaged anything? I'm going to air the boat out tomorrow and check everything, including the now low battery from beeping for who knows how long. Thanks for any helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the water!). |
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I had a Bayliner Capri several years ago and, on that model, the bilge
blower was mounted very low and was the first thing to go under with high bilge water. I ended up replacing it with a different model which allowed me to mount it higher. Let everything dry out and check all systems. From your description, it doesn't sound like the water rose above anything too expensive and you probably are OK. Sabado wrote: I have a relatively new Bayliner 192CU. It has been a great boat so far. I keep it under cover when not in use. Unfortunately I neglected to remove the brass bilge plug from the boat after my last outing. There was hardly any water to speak of at that time so I thought it would not be any harm to leave it be. While out of town on vacation last week, we had a couple of hard rainstorms and the device I was using in the aft portion of the boat to hold the cover up from having a "belly" blew over, allowing a significant collection of water. That water soaked through the cover and I did not even notice it upon my return since the water was now in my bilge. Tonight I heard a slow beeping sound coming from under the cover, checked it out, and notice the carpeting wet in aft. I popped up the floor cover over the bilge and about had a heart attack when I saw enough water for me to swim in. I immediately popped the plug and it must have taken 10 minutes to drain. Any advise as to whether or not I may have damaged anything? I'm going to air the boat out tomorrow and check everything, including the now low battery from beeping for who knows how long. Thanks for any helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the water!). |
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I think that 19 is a Ciera model, and if so it
has plywood floorboards. Especially dry out the floor. |
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While you're waiting for everything to dry out, make sure there are drain
holes in the carpet leading into the bilge to aid in draining water. There was a hole in each side of the engine box near the transom in my 1950, but no matching holes in the carpet; I used a utility knife to expose the engine box holes to speed draining after hosing down the carpet. "Sabado" wrote in message om... I have a relatively new Bayliner 192CU. It has been a great boat so far. I keep it under cover when not in use. Unfortunately I neglected to remove the brass bilge plug from the boat after my last outing. There was hardly any water to speak of at that time so I thought it would not be any harm to leave it be. While out of town on vacation last week, we had a couple of hard rainstorms and the device I was using in the aft portion of the boat to hold the cover up from having a "belly" blew over, allowing a significant collection of water. That water soaked through the cover and I did not even notice it upon my return since the water was now in my bilge. Tonight I heard a slow beeping sound coming from under the cover, checked it out, and notice the carpeting wet in aft. I popped up the floor cover over the bilge and about had a heart attack when I saw enough water for me to swim in. I immediately popped the plug and it must have taken 10 minutes to drain. Any advise as to whether or not I may have damaged anything? I'm going to air the boat out tomorrow and check everything, including the now low battery from beeping for who knows how long. Thanks for any helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the water!). |
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I realize this was a temporary condition, but remember that it's fresh water
that causes dry rot. As for the plug, I keep mine out until launch and remove it as soon as recovered. I used to put it in before driving to the launch ramp, but found it was loose one day. I don't know if it wasn't tight before driving or vibrated loose on the road. Anyway, I bought a spare to keep aboard the boat in case I ever lose the drain plug and I no longer keep the plug in unless in the water. "Matt Lang" wrote in message om... (Sabado) wrote in message . com... I have a relatively new Bayliner 192CU. It has been a great boat so far. I keep it under cover when not in use. Unfortunately I neglected to remove the brass bilge plug from the boat after my last outing. There was hardly any water to speak of at that time so I thought it would not be any harm to leave it be. While out of town on vacation last week, we had a couple of hard rainstorms and the device I was using in the aft portion of the boat to hold the cover up from having a "belly" blew over, allowing a significant collection of water. That water soaked through the cover and I did not even notice it upon my return since the water was now in my bilge. Tonight I heard a slow beeping sound coming from under the cover, checked it out, and notice the carpeting wet in aft. I popped up the floor cover over the bilge and about had a heart attack when I saw enough water for me to swim in. I immediately popped the plug and it must have taken 10 minutes to drain. Any advise as to whether or not I may have damaged anything? I'm going to air the boat out tomorrow and check everything, including the now low battery from beeping for who knows how long. Thanks for any helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the water!). Being temporarily full of water shouldnt harm the boat. Esp. if its freshwater. If you have an inboard motor then there is a risk water got where it shouldnt be ... that depends but you saw the water level... You may want to check your battery to see if it was submerged and any electrics that were submerged. Make sure all these things are dry. Then make sure you dry the boat to avoid rot and mold. if its warm where you are just remove the cover on warm days if not use a wetvac to suck out any water and dry carpets and such. I usually always open my cover a little when its warm and put it back when its wet/rainy. That way it prevents moisture to accumulate and prevents mold. Matt |
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Jim Kelly wrote in message ...
I had a Bayliner Capri several years ago and, on that model, the bilge blower was mounted very low and was the first thing to go under with high bilge water. I ended up replacing it with a different model which allowed me to mount it higher. Let everything dry out and check all systems. From your description, it doesn't sound like the water rose above anything too expensive and you probably are OK. Sabado wrote: I have a relatively new Bayliner 192CU. It has been a great boat so far. I keep it under cover when not in use. Unfortunately I neglected to remove the brass bilge plug from the boat after my last outing. There was hardly any water to speak of at that time so I thought it would not be any harm to leave it be. While out of town on vacation last week, we had a couple of hard rainstorms and the device I was using in the aft portion of the boat to hold the cover up from having a "belly" blew over, allowing a significant collection of water. That water soaked through the cover and I did not even notice it upon my return since the water was now in my bilge. Tonight I heard a slow beeping sound coming from under the cover, checked it out, and notice the carpeting wet in aft. I popped up the floor cover over the bilge and about had a heart attack when I saw enough water for me to swim in. I immediately popped the plug and it must have taken 10 minutes to drain. Any advise as to whether or not I may have damaged anything? I'm going to air the boat out tomorrow and check everything, including the now low battery from beeping for who knows how long. Thanks for any helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the water!). Just be sure to check your starter connections and corrosion shield areas on the engine that contacted. i prefer the volvo product "corrosion shield" in a blue can. its also great for minor rust prevention. only you know what was under water, but be sure any electrical connectons that were under will corrode. |
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FWIW...A cracked leg gaiter cased similar fresh(ish) water flooding to my
2052. I was made aware of the flooding by the sloshing sound after starting the engine. It was a couple of months later that I found that the starter motor was tyempremental and found that brush assembly had overheated and corroded away. The assembly is not available as a spare part and had to buy a whole now starter. The alternator packed up almost immediately. Might be worth checking the starter. Steve "Jim Kelly" wrote in message ... I had a Bayliner Capri several years ago and, on that model, the bilge blower was mounted very low and was the first thing to go under with high bilge water. I ended up replacing it with a different model which allowed me to mount it higher. Let everything dry out and check all systems. From your description, it doesn't sound like the water rose above anything too expensive and you probably are OK. Sabado wrote: I have a relatively new Bayliner 192CU. It has been a great boat so far. I keep it under cover when not in use. Unfortunately I neglected to remove the brass bilge plug from the boat after my last outing. There was hardly any water to speak of at that time so I thought it would not be any harm to leave it be. While out of town on vacation last week, we had a couple of hard rainstorms and the device I was using in the aft portion of the boat to hold the cover up from having a "belly" blew over, allowing a significant collection of water. That water soaked through the cover and I did not even notice it upon my return since the water was now in my bilge. Tonight I heard a slow beeping sound coming from under the cover, checked it out, and notice the carpeting wet in aft. I popped up the floor cover over the bilge and about had a heart attack when I saw enough water for me to swim in. I immediately popped the plug and it must have taken 10 minutes to drain. Any advise as to whether or not I may have damaged anything? I'm going to air the boat out tomorrow and check everything, including the now low battery from beeping for who knows how long. Thanks for any helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the water!). |
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