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Post by Rottweiler on Nov 10, 2016 22:20:12 GMT
My water pump decided to pump water into the boat every time I used the taps, shower etc. I only found out when the cabin bilge pump kicked in, it has removed all of the water except the last half inch which is still a lot. Has anyone any suggestions on the nest way to remove this, I have been told a wet and dry vac will do it, but that's another outlay and I am not convinced it would suck out at that shallow depth. Any suggestions gratefully received, only had the boat a week.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 22:28:01 GMT
Sorry to hear your troubles. Have you got a free running bilge. I. E any water leak at the front will find its way to the back of the boat and hence bilge pump?
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Post by Rottweiler on Nov 10, 2016 22:31:20 GMT
Yes it does run to the back where the bilge pump is but the last half inch isn't being sucked out and covers the back 7 foot of the boat. I can get better access under the kitchen cupboards but i'm not sure what is best to use other than a bucket and sponge??
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 22:36:37 GMT
Yes it does run to the back where the bilge pump is but the last half inch isn't being sucked out and covers the back 7 foot of the boat. I can get better access under the kitchen cupboards but i'm not sure what is best to use other than a bucket and sponge?? So your water pump is at the front? If bilge pump at the back, and and most of the water has run to the back but your pump is not low enough to to get at it. Unless you can get a pump that will go lower than your current bilge pump, you will probably need bucket and sponge, as you say.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 22:41:49 GMT
Another thought, to temporarily lean the boat to aid water removal.
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Post by Rottweiler on Nov 10, 2016 22:45:12 GMT
Thanks for the replies it's looking like a sponge and bucket.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 22:46:55 GMT
When we had a similar problem we ended up with a sponge and bucket, then paper towels and finally a hair dryer. Took several days as water trickled back to the acess point.
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Post by canaldweller on Nov 10, 2016 22:47:25 GMT
My water pump decided to pump water into the boat every time I used the taps, shower etc. I only found out when the cabin bilge pump kicked in, it has removed all of the water except the last half inch which is still a lot. Has anyone any suggestions on the nest way to remove this, I have been told a wet and dry vac will do it, but that's another outlay and I am not convinced it would suck out at that shallow depth. Any suggestions gratefully received, only had the boat a week. Hi Rottweiler, welcome. If you have a drill then how about one of these :- www.machinemart.co.uk/c/booster-centrifugal-pumps/?p=2
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 22:49:14 GMT
Thanks for the replies it's looking like a sponge and bucket. Others may come up with something else, but a sponge or mop will certainly work if you have access, or one of those drill pumps if you have power. Good luck
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 22:54:50 GMT
One of those drill powered pumps came with the boat, never found a use for it in 7 years, definitely no good for less than an inch of water. Its surprising how much water you can shift with a sponge
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 11, 2016 5:17:48 GMT
After sponge try using J-cloths to soak up last of water, and finally kitchen towel. Little hand pumps also good - I got ours (Made in Taiwan) from a car parts store.
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Post by Robbo on Nov 11, 2016 6:14:04 GMT
My water pump decided to pump water into the boat every time I used the taps, shower etc. I only found out when the cabin bilge pump kicked in, it has removed all of the water except the last half inch which is still a lot. Has anyone any suggestions on the nest way to remove this, I have been told a wet and dry vac will do it, but that's another outlay and I am not convinced it would suck out at that shallow depth. Any suggestions gratefully received, only had the boat a week. Apart from the manual suggestions above, a wet and dry WILL suck all the water up even if the water depth is a drip high. They are a good investment for boat owners, but you don't need to spend ££, as they can be had for around £40
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Post by JohnV on Nov 11, 2016 7:13:18 GMT
My water pump decided to pump water into the boat every time I used the taps, shower etc. I only found out when the cabin bilge pump kicked in, it has removed all of the water except the last half inch which is still a lot. Has anyone any suggestions on the nest way to remove this, I have been told a wet and dry vac will do it, but that's another outlay and I am not convinced it would suck out at that shallow depth. Any suggestions gratefully received, only had the boat a week. Apart from the manual suggestions above, a wet and dry WILL suck all the water up even if the water depth is a drip high. They are a good investment for boat owners, but you don't need to spend ££, as they can be had for around £40 ^^^^^^^ This is exactly what I was going to post !!! Wickes, B&Q etc do their own makes all do the job well, their only downside is that they are fairly large to store. www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Wet+Dry-Vacuum-with-Blower/p/215735
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 7:44:31 GMT
My water pump decided to pump water into the boat every time I used the taps, shower etc. I only found out when the cabin bilge pump kicked in, it has removed all of the water except the last half inch which is still a lot. Has anyone any suggestions on the nest way to remove this, I have been told a wet and dry vac will do it, but that's another outlay and I am not convinced it would suck out at that shallow depth. Any suggestions gratefully received, only had the boat a week. Can you fix the leak?
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Post by rickent on Nov 11, 2016 7:57:21 GMT
Any remaining water will naturally flow to the rear, but it my take some time to do so. The best way to soak up any remaining water is nappies, they will soak up large amounts.
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