Taking off the top of the boat and Bilge pumps ?

[Duckseason]

Well attached is a photo of my boat, 15 ft 1974 chrysler.
The thing that I dont know about is this old boat is in very
rugged condition and will need alot of work but hey thats whats memories
are made of.

But I dont know if this is needed or not but do I need bilge pumps for this thing ? I have the floor out and have not come across any pieces of mechanical gear that could be considered a bilge pump. I just wanted to know am i supposed to have one or 2 in this small kind boat or not?

I have come across many items in this place but this project is a great what to do tutorial.

http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectTut,p,346,00.html

I am looking to possible rip the engine off this boat and take the top off to repair it as pictured in the tutorial i posted the link on.

is said removal of the engine a pain to do and second costly to reinstall since i havent the faintest idea of how to put it back on and reinstall it steering and all.

i promiss more stupid questions later lol !!!

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Taking off the top of the boat and Bilge pumps ?

Wow Duck..

Thats a LOT of work..and A HUGE roll of glass m8 !

I dont ever recall seeing a roll of mat that friggin big LOL ! ( was that epoxy bound mat.. you know Really thick cushy mat ? )

Any rate..yea..on this one Id put a pump in it if it didnt have one.

YD.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Taking off the top of the boat and Bilge pumps ?

Your photo didn't post.

Imagine the engine won't start and its raining heavy, how ya gonna get the water out? Just hit the bilge pump switch.!

I have a chrysler commander, 20' center console, 1974 and it was rotted out.
I left the cap on, cut around the deck and pulled it out, recored deck, poured a seacast transom and redid the stringers, Just painted the deck today. You learn as you go, get the factory manual for your engine, whatever it is.

I got an engine hoist off craigslist for $120 plus engine stand for $20.
It cost me $37 to rent a hoist the last time.
I didn't know much except glasswork when I got the boat last yr.

Take photos before you gut it out, you'll need reference.
Take measurements and make sketches for yourself.

 

[Duckseason]

Re: Taking off the top of the boat and Bilge pumps ?

Yacht DR.

i was making a reference to what another did in the link i posted lol ... i wish i had that setup and was that far along.... but thanks for the advise.

 

[Duckseason]

Re: Taking off the top of the boat and Bilge pumps ?

thanks jones G ,
Well the photo posted one of them anyhow I have a 42 yr old 80 hp evinrude It ran when i picked her up and dumped it in the lake for 5 min but the cone of the prop came off and the nut so i hope that is the prob with me going no place when i get it ready for sea trials. good idea on the ebay thing.

brian

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Taking off the top of the boat and Bilge pumps ?

Yacht DR.

i was making a reference to what another did in the link i posted lol ... i wish i had that setup and was that far along.... but thanks for the advise.

I know it was a reference m8

"Thats a LOT of work..and A HUGE roll of glass m8 !

I dont ever recall seeing a roll of mat that friggin big LOL ! ( was that epoxy bound mat.. you know Really thick cushy mat ? )"

Just still wondering what Mat that was on that steam roller sized roll

YD.