Brian Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 It looks ad though F Pontoon will soon be back to normal. They're reinstalling all the fingers. jerry.shutter, Greg, sparky and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Nice Pic Brian I can see my boat is still there on the top of the drystack. I'll be fitting a deck mounted bilge pump in the next couple of weeks as getting fed up with having to keep baling her out .(being too tight to iinvest in a cover) Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Can you not have the deck drain in to the bilge and pump from there if you already have auto pump setup? With simple screw in bung.Rob gaffa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Nah I only have a manual bilge pump and only need it when rainwater level in foredeck gets too high and overtops door sil and enters the cabinl. This is due to my flap valve deck drain sometimes sticking as not enough head to open it properly. I have invested in a Whale supersub smart 650 bilge pump https://www.marinesuperstore.com/marine-pumps/bilge/whale-supersub-smart-650-bilge-pump-12v?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=pcn&utm_term=99293598&utm_campaign=MSS&gclid=CjwKCAiA_f3uBRAmEiwAzPuaM-Inp4uYD5bsF1WSQBHVHLH7kUkDAVmlxNHoEjwnqz4yTcY-DI4y4hoCAoUQAvD_BwE which I will install in the foredeck drainage gulley near the scupper.It should keep water level below 9mm in theory. The bilge is separate to the foredeck drain. i will install the pump via a waterproof plug and socket so if needs be I can optimise its position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Now Pete ! . . . You used the word there but didn't do the deed. What's the first tool that little boys use ? A stick ! Poke a stick in the non return flap to keep it open while you're away. There! No electrics to go wrong. No expense. More dosh for Cake ! Sorted !   Jim    gaffa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 If only it were that simple Jim, The Scupper drain is connected via an S bend flexible pipe so to get over the bend needs a flexible rod I've tried wire without success. This is why the flap valve needs a bit of head to open. There isn't a problem when on the plane but when boat is level I need the s bend to stop the water coming on board just in case the flap valve sticks open. I have another solution and that is to get the dry stack boys to built up the port side mounting support so the boat is always tilted to starboard but might have a few issues with damage to starboard trim tab if I go this route. Sticking with the bilge pump solution for now. Â Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Nothings ever simple Pete.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 22 hours ago, gaffa said: If only it were that simple Jim, The Scupper drain is connected via an S bend flexible pipe so to get over the bend needs a flexible rod I've tried wire without success. This is why the flap valve needs a bit of head to open. There isn't a problem when on the plane but when boat is level I need the s bend to stop the water coming on board just in case the flap valve sticks open. I have another solution and that is to get the dry stack boys to built up the port side mounting support so the boat is always tilted to starboard but might have a few issues with damage to starboard trim tab if I go this route. Sticking with the bilge pump solution for now. Â What about one of those flexible drain cleaners on a reel Pete? Â gaffa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Mick I've invested in a cable puller to pull a multicore cable from a battery fused switch panel directly fed from one of my two batteries and located at the rear of the cabin to the housing shown in the previous photo. cable puller I will try to push it through the s bend to open the flap valve but it still leaves me with the problem of head needed to overcome the s bend. I will flood the deck and check how high the water level needs to go before it escapes through the flap valve .I might even consider reducing the height of the s bend. Can't do anything yet until the cable puller arrives ....hope it gets here before Tuesday. if so I'll let you know how I get on if you're at the meeting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Got several of those in my van Pete, you would be more than welcome to borrow one, they are nylon, but do not have the attachments as shown. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Cheers for the offer Mick . I have ordered one already just awaiting delivery. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 No problem Pete Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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