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computer-rooter
Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 42 City/Region: Sitka
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1982
C-Dory Model: 22 Classic
Vessel Name: RAGING FERRET
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject: bilge plug between cabin and cockpit |
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I haven't seen this discussed yet, so maybe it's a fresh topic:
My 22 classic gets wet in the cabin a lot (Why isn't really part of the story). I'm thinking about drilling through the crossmember that the rear cabin bulkhead sits on (at deck level) and puckying in a thru-hull tube. Then I can use a bilge plug to auto-drain the cabin when I'm on step. Anyone see a downside to this? _________________ If it's not fun, I won't do it! |
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Mr. Fisherman
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 726
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1995
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Sea Lion
Photos: Sea Lion
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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My 95 Angler has one. I thought it was stock?
I usually don't have issue with water in the cabin unless it is rain water when it sits on the trailer. _________________
Live to Fish
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
Photos: SeaDNA
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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My 2002 22 has one - mine has a nylon fitting with a screw in plug that I leave in all the time. When I'm at rest, and it's raining, water pools just in front of the door so I want it plugged. However, if you use a normal through hull/plug combo (like the cockpit drain), it should be easy enough to plug and unplug as needed.
Roger _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7896 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 1:40 am Post subject: |
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I had the factory add on last year while the boat was in for some work. My sons friends got the floor soaked while swimming and tubing last summer. there was no way to drain the floor, I had to use towels instead. now I have a drain. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
http://tomsfishinggear.blogspot.com/ |
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computer-rooter
Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 42 City/Region: Sitka
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1982
C-Dory Model: 22 Classic
Vessel Name: RAGING FERRET
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 5:01 am Post subject: |
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Mr. Fisherman wrote: | My 95 Angler has one. I thought it was stock?
I usually don't have issue with water in the cabin unless it is rain water when it sits on the trailer. |
Thanks all for the input!
My c-dory so old it's in black and white instead of color. If the newer ones are coming with cabin drains and the factory is refitting for them, I'll upgrade too.
My water issues happen when I leave the boat with a window or hatch open, or when I want to hose out the cabin. Otherwise it's an acceptably dry house. |
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