Recent content by johnkay

Yes! I used the picture from Alan's boat as I don't have a complete set of pictures at hand. The hose configuration on mine is odd; it takes a hard turn after the diesel tank. The hose also seems to be attached somewhere along the way. I found out when I removed the end that attaches to the...

Part of the problem I'm trying to solve is that, after motoring for 3-4 hours, the area under the TAFG will collect a half-gallon or more of water. So it's an inevitable requirement to hand pump after docking or anchoring. A local shipwright suggested cutting a hole in the middle bilge pump and...

KS Dave, my bilge configuration is the same as in the attached pictures and also sounds to be the same as yours. I have the 3/4" holes but I'm not sure where they exit. The main bilge hose runs under the engine stringers and the diesel tank.

Thanks Christian. The other thing I'm trying to figure out is the best way to run the secondary hose. On my E26, the hose from the gusher runs under the engine stringers and exists aft of the diesel tank. I don't see any obvious way to run second line.

Does anyone have experience installing a secondary centrifugal bilge pump on a mid 1980s E26? I'm considering installing on to pump out water that collects below the TAFG. I'm debating where to run the bilge hose. One option would be a second thru hull on the transform. Another would be to add...