44DB Cracked/Bowing Bilge Floor

[bajturner]

Are you guys putting the inspection hole on top on the horizontal surface? It would seem you don't even need an inspection hole. I haven't looked at the structure yet to assess how i will go about the fix, but it would seem i could simply drill a smaller hole on the lowest point on the P103 vertical surface and any water that accumulates would drain back to the aft bilge pumps. That way there is no need to inspect and continue to vacuum it out. I would want to marintex the hole edges to protect the now exposed plywood. Any issues with tackling this problem this way in your guys opinions?

I did that first, actually. Most of the water did drain out. The problem is, the aft bilge is designed to have water in it from time to time, and it will. A hole in P103 allows a lot of water to drain from the bilge into that area without ever reaching a level to activate the bilge pump.

After installing the inspection hatch I plugged that hole. Yes, the plywood needs to be properly sealed.

 

[craigswardmtb]

I did that first, actually. Most of the water did drain out. The problem is, the aft bilge is designed to have water in it from time to time, and it will. A hole in P103 allows a lot of water to drain from the bilge into that area without ever reaching a level to activate the bilge pump.

After installing the inspection hatch I plugged that hole. Yes, the plywood needs to be properly sealed.

Very valid point. Glad i checked... Thanks.