Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

[rbryant1492_mfb]

I was working on my new project today and when I opened the infloor storage I noticed it was full of water. The cover of the floor is made of wood with spaces. I noticed the area does not drain into the bilge.

I was thinking for everyday storage I might put a bilge pump in there with a float switch hooked to the battery and a hose over the side to drain it when the boat is sitting.

Any ideas if this will work?

 

[gcboat]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

Sure, why not? But you didn't mention if you were floating or on a trailer. Really doesn't matter that much just make sure your battery stays charged. Running them completely down will shorten their lifespan considerably.

 

[rbryant1492_mfb]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

The boat is on the trailer.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

And why does it not drain into the bilge?

 

[luckyinkentucky]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

A temporary fix would be a wet/dry vac. I bought one for my boat for around $30 at Lowes. It's only 2.5 hp and holds 2.5 gallons. I can use it for cleaning the carpets easily, and for sucking up any rain water that gets in the ski hold area.

I assume that your water is from rain, and not from use. Am I correct? I this case a wet/dry vac is more practical than a sump pump or bilge pump. A sump pump will cost you at least $75 and a bilge pump will drain your battery. I would go the practical route, and if you spend $75 then spend a little more and get this model of Shop Vac. Shop Vac w/ Built In Water Pump. At least you'll have something you can use in the garage when the snow is on the ground.

 

[rbryant1492_mfb]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

The reason I was thinking about the bilge pump was I have a new unopened one and hose from my other project that i gave up on. I was thinking why not use what I have

 

[drewpster]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

I don't mean to be a smart mouth but why not get the water out and put a cover over the boat? The boat will stay dry, no pump needed. I used a cheap tarp over my tri-hull for a long time. I used a broom handle with boards nailed to each end. Placed it on the deck to tent the tarp. walla, dry boat.

 

[freddyray21]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

everyone I ever saw drained into the bilge. Check and see if the drains are not clogged.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

I'd take all suggestions to heart. Make the space drain into the bilge, can't beat a wet/dry shop vac to have around the house for a variety of uses, install your pump/hose to take care of the bilge/entire boat, keep it covered while outside...nose up and plug out.

 

[lmannyr]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

I second tmcalavy.

It's an easy fix without the addition of the pump. An hour more to add the pump.

More water pumping out = more time floating.

 

[peacekeeper6]

Re: Grrrrrr Water in the infloor storage. How to drain it

if its just a sealed bucket thing see if the drains are clogged, if it isnt attached to the hull drill a hole so it drains into the bilge, if it is attached drill a hole in the lowest rear side panel so the water can drain into the bilge.