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Water in bilge 3807
- VicB
- Deck Hand
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- Joined: October 12th, 2018, 2:18 pm
- Vessel Info: 1988 Carver 3807
- Location: Alabama
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
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- Vessel Info: 1998 Carver 355
Suspicious Fishes !
2022 Kawasaki 310X - Location: upper chesapeake bay
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
- VicB
- Deck Hand
- Posts: 76
- Joined: October 12th, 2018, 2:18 pm
- Vessel Info: 1988 Carver 3807
- Location: Alabama
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
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- Joined: July 10th, 2015, 9:58 pm
- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
Speaking of water in the aft cabin, do yourself a favour and check the following; the bilge in the aft cabin right at the forward bulkhead (under the closet) is a common spot for collecting water that will stay there and stagnate. If you have the same setup as me, you can see this area by removing the drawer at the foot of the bed. Mine does not have a floor under the drawer, so the bilge is visible. If you stick your head in the opening and look forward, you'll see a rib between the middle stringers. Look over the rib and you'll see the area of the bilge I'm talking about. It's not easy to see and you'll need a flashlight. If there's water there, get a wet vac and suck it out. If there's no water, that's good news. The source is typically from the rudder logs and the old style open shower sump at the foot of the bed. If the sump overflows, you'll have water in this area. The original forward sump is the same setup. They're known to contribute to bilge odors.
- VicB
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
One of the first things I did when I got her was scrub the entire bilge. There are some spots that are very difficult to get at and others are simply impossible short of removing some equipment like the water heater and the fresh water tanks. I got several different lengths and types of scrub brushes to do the job. Came out nice and clean so it was worth it. Got a lot of mod plans for the old girl. A little at a time though, I want to enjoy her too.
- windymike
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: October 8th, 2020, 9:11 am
- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 38' aft cabin
Under Contract
New owner of a yacht - Location: New Jersey
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
By the way, you might get more attention if you started another thread for this, this one is a couple of years old and may not get as much attention/views now.
- windymike
- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 38' aft cabin
Under Contract
New owner of a yacht - Location: New Jersey
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
Actually I couldn't figure out how to start a new post. Duhhhh. If it is easy to explain, you can tell me.
New sites are sometime hard to figure out the "right buttons to press".
All electric is shut off and water systems are winterized, so the water would be pink with anti-freeze (right?). Sorry to sound ignorant, and this is not really an excuse, but I am a woman and have very little experience fixing stuff like this. (But I am a willing and able learner. haha)
Good news (kinda). I found I could dismantle and lift the bottom board under the sink cabinet. Was able to dry up the water. At least I've stopped the floor from getting ruined, for now. Today it is raining all day, so if there is water when I check it in a couple hours, I will assume it is coming from an outside leak. Just not sure how I'll find the point of intrusion. If you have an idea on that, let me know.
Will keep you updated on what I find today. Thanks again
- Cooler
- Admiral
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Home port: Menominee, MI - Location: Green Bay, WI
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Re: Water in bilge 3807
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