Question...

Posted By: Tom Cannon
Date: 5/5/08 6:58a.m.

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In Response To: Nice (Bob Frak 2023C Marquette Mi.)

If I understand what you propose doing, it seems reasonable. When you refer to the "forward compartment" do you mean the sealed bow flotation compartment? I assume that is what you mean since that is the most likely place to be "holed". One modification of my system I am considering is related to what you propose. It would involve building a bilge box recessed into the stern flotation compartment to collect any water entering the cabin. A three way valve installed at the intake of the bilge pump and a second hose run to the bilge would allow the water to be pumped overboard. While I have never had the cabin on a boat swamped by a large wave, I have a friend who had that happen when a large power boat traveling at high speed passed very close to him.