Oct 10, 2023 · I believe the Bilge was intended as a catch all so non-boat related things would not end up cluttering the upper decks. It does have its uses and some interesting topics are discussed. …

Sep 14, 2010 · Forward bilge gets wet from the anchor chain and wash downs. Water comes in thru the anchor hawes pipe into the anchor locker which drains into the forward bilge. I get about a 1inch …

Bilge Paint vs Boat Soup 07-14-2025, 06:30 AM Struggling a little to decide here, and I need some help from the experienced guard: Building a Glen-L Malahini (w/ glued lapstrake sides and a birch ply …

Oct 30, 2018 · Re: Painting of bilge in wooden boats Fresh or salt water? Fresh water is wood's enemy. I've read in many books and articles that salt water 'pickles' the wood and protects it from rot-causing …

Jun 11, 2013 · Re: Thru Hull Location for Bilge Pump--Any Rules? It was certainly a dilemma for us, discovered very early in a very scary manner. The bilge filling up with water lead us to believe we …

Sep 1, 2009 · Re: Bilge drain holes On my Chris Craft, a square block of plywood was screwed to the hull on the inside of the garboard. The drain was made through this block guaranteeing that a 1/2" of …

Nov 23, 2008 · Re: Bilge pump back flow preventer? Can you get the above the waterline part right after the discharge to the pump rather than just before the thru-hull? That way you're only dealing with a …

Jun 3, 2023 · Re: Bilge Restoration Welcome to the forum. We need more information if we are to help you. Where is the leak? Along the keel or elsewhere? Photos of then leaking water would help. Is the …

Jul 7, 2018 · Re: fore and aft bilge pumps As Ian said, boats used to have “limber chains” like window sash weight chain, but all copper that you could tug back and forth.

Jun 17, 2010 · Re: Bilge pumps - haw many and how big... "This Old Boat" recommends a small bilge pump at the lowest possible point where it can suck as much remaining water as possible and a …