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1948 16ft Runabout what is it
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1948 16ft Runabout what is it
Hello every one,quite new on here and to power boating.my question is what is this pipe ? it looks like it has an air bleed to the top of the pipe and has an outlet in the hull.Im guessing that it is some form of bilge vent maybe
Re: 1948 16ft Runabout what is it
It's a self bailer. Drains water while under way. Make sure the small vent on top is always open.
Jim Staib
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
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Re: 1948 16ft Runabout what is it
Thanks again drrot cheers mate
Re: 1948 16ft Runabout what is it
There have been lots of debates on woody boater.com about the Risks of self bailers.theprudent thing is to do is to disable the thing before you wakeup some morning and find your boat at the bottom of the lake.
I should add that 6 volt bilge pumps are available and highly desirable as a substitute.
I should add that 6 volt bilge pumps are available and highly desirable as a substitute.
1938 Chris Craft 17' Deluxe Runabout "Jennifer II"
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Re: 1948 16ft Runabout what is it
Hi Don thanks for the info,I have a bilge pump that works fine on auto and Manuel. So going back to the auto bailer I guess I should disconnect the rubber tube and block the outlet to the hull is that correct before I take it to the broads for the first time ?
Re: 1948 16ft Runabout what is it
I cant remember how mine was done by the restorer. plugged outside the hull somehow so that interior still had an authentic look. i assume that capping the end of the copper tube would work but best to talk to someone with some expertise as to the best way to do it.
1938 Chris Craft 17' Deluxe Runabout "Jennifer II"
Re: 1948 16ft Runabout what is it
No matter how you plug it you should turn the through hull around in case your plug fails.
Maybe plumbers putty ?
I did mine the hard way - new bottom.
Mark
Maybe plumbers putty ?
I did mine the hard way - new bottom.
Mark
1953 CC Rocket Runabout "Rocket Man"
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