Almost had a heart attack.

[askipper3]

Some engine electronics were submerged. But only for a short while., everything was immediatly rinsed with fresh water and corrosion block/wd 40.

Hopefully that did the trick!

[wavelength]

Someone else had the same problem within the last year and it caused me to install a high water alarm. You would have heard it going off long before it went under.

[askipper3]

How much does a high water alarm cost? Sounds like a good idea!

[Blue_Heron]

How much does a high water alarm cost? Sounds like a good idea!

You should be able to improvise an inexpensive high water alarm by mounting a float switch in the bilge, a couple inches above the float switch for the bilge pump, and wiring it to the alarm buzzer for your Mercury engine. The buzzer should be mounted inside the console.
Dave

[Fr. Frank]

You should be able to improvise an inexpensive high water alarm by mounting a float switch in the bilge, a couple inches above the float switch for the bilge pump, and wiring it to the alarm buzzer for your Mercury engine.

You can also wire the float switch to a small 12v. electronic siren or bell, like a old fashioned phone bell, all available from Radio Shack. If your boat is behind the house, you may want to mount it under the T-top, or externally, so that you can hear it in the house.

[edloh]

Hello there,

These are all very good idea. When i was new to powerboat, David Pascoe website provided a wealth of information to get a boat seaworthy.

- seal the opening to the bilge (hatches, holes, cable entry)
- double bilge pumps, electrical and battery ( as mention above)
- for those with rear drain (install scupper)
- seal the big livewell in the back especially if not in use. This would provide plenty of flotation.
- bilge alarm
-etc

[askipper3]

We are going to fill the livesell with high density foam- and seal it off completely. Should add some nice floatation.