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 …

Nov 17, 2010 · Re: Exploring Bilge Keels, And Have Questions: Well, a very involved topic. Where on the planet are you considering cruising this boat, and what size are we talkin' bout? Simply put, you …

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 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 …

Feb 28, 2001 · Typically, the round bilge designs require longer construction time. Multi-chine is a compromise, both in design characteristics and building time. Depending on the number of chines, …

Nov 30, 2001 · True, salt water in the bilge will permeate the wood somewhat (pickle it, some call it) and that salty wood isn't as much to Mr. Rot Spore's liking. BUT, your assertion that "the wood is less …

Sep 20, 2006 · Bilge boards stay in place, regardless of the tack. Here's the plans on my Bolger Redwing. You can just make out the bilge boards. This next picture is from Hurricane Bob. The bilge …

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 …

Feb 21, 2007 · Fit two manual bilge pumps, one of which can be operated from the cockpit and one from below decks, then consider whether you would like to have an electric pump as well.

Nov 15, 2003 · Steam cleaning 3 sections of bilge sounds like taking a cannon to hunt a canary. Take my advice, you can't get a canary to hold still long enough to get your cannon aimed, and a steam …