pvc pipe under fuel tank as a drain...'82 V20 Fisherman

[colinm]

Anyone out there have a '82 V20 Fisherman.
If so I would like to ask a few questions regarding the above.
My cell is 413.262.9221
Thanks,
Colin

[smokeonthewater]

Ask your questions here... that's why we have a forum so we can help you and future people at the same time

[colinm]

Does anyone else have a pvc pipe that runs under the fuel tank?
did Wellcraft put this in before the foam was sprayed around the tank?

[smokeonthewater]

I do... I THINK all of have it but the po of my boat replaced the stringers and floor

[SkunkBoat]

mine has it....gets clogged if you put scaly fish in the fish box in front of the tank.

[GREYWOLF]

I have the same problem , how do you clean it out . I have noticed after a heavy rain it's not draining after a few hrs. its empty, I tried a leaf blower but no luck ??

[Hedge]

i would try a drain snake to clean it, it would open anything blocking it and grab any debris of size

[SkunkBoat]

you have to get suction on the transom end (under the battery on mine). Pain in the neck, and shoulder, and everything else, to reach. I've used a manual bilge pump and also had luck just sticking a finger in and pulling out quickly several times(waiting for the rude comments...). it'll come a gushing...Then shove the hose nozzle in and spray backwards in the pipe for good luck.

[GREYWOLF]

Good idea's!! the guy I bought the boat from replaced the fuel tank and poured in a lot of floatation in and over the tank . I had to cut a lot out to get the water to drain , mabey I need a ROTOROUTER (LOL)

[colinm]

If you have any V20 '82 fhotos I would love to see them...I am puring a Seacast transom this weekend along with other repairs....
Best,
Colin Murphy
Berkshires, Ma. 01247