There is access to the "bilge" area through one of the litle pop off round hatches on the deck and the bilge area is about 18" deep and the width of the boat. We have had rain over the last few days and with the plugg in it did hold a decent amount of water, were it is comming from is prpbably going to be for a diffent thread
The hull is filled with foam, and the deck was actually removed and the stringers and foam were replaced in 94 (I have every reciept for work that was done since the orginal owner purchased in 1986)
I think I am going to install a small automatic 500gph pump in the bilger area having the wires/hose come up through the hatch so I do not need to cut the floor. I figure I can leave a few extra feet of wire/hose in the bilge area so after I seel them to the hatch I can still have room to remove the hatch if I need to get into the bilge area.
Then I am thinking of installing a 2nd pump (1000gph) directly on the deck. I fish and anchor up in some harry area's and would feel safer knowing there is a back up plan.
If you see any issues with my plan, or can think of a better root, please let me know.
As always, Thank you for your help!!
