bildge capacity

[Blue197320]

i had alot of water in my bilge and just about deuced myself. the single 1100 pump had got clogged and the livewell plug was not in. it was filling the bilge. after i made it back to the dock i went to the boat store with the boat in tow and bought a rule 2k pump. now i run 2 pumps in both my boats. i dont EVER want to experience that again.

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by Blue197320

i had alot of water in my bilge and just about deuced myself. the single 1100 pump had got clogged and the livewell plug was not in. it was filling the bilge. after i made it back to the dock i went to the boat store with the boat in tow and bought a rule 2k pump. now i run 2 pumps in both my boats. i dont EVER want to experience that again.

All of the above, plus I carry a big hand pump .

[irish]

Thank you for all the input. I think i may fill some of the space w foam. Would also like to test it in freshwater while still attached to the trailer.
Dennis

[jimthesailor]

When I was buying my '89 SF20 last year, I ask my mechanic to test drive it, without me. he only had put the plugs in the stern, and forgot to put in the fishbox plug. He had a marina fork lift put it in, he ran it out the channel for about 20 mins. brought it back and had them lift it out. said it rode like a heavy boat but didn't think much of it.

once back on the cradle, I showed up and noticed the plugs still in, so I pulled one and it pissed a full stream of water for 15 to 20 minutes. it is amazing it didn't sink.