Now that's using the old noggin. Very clever idea that I hope future builders will see and repeat.
2025 Devlin Snow Goose Thread
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Thanks, I'm pleased with it, too. Anything to make bilge pump management easier.
jode hillman
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That's a great idea! Homemade gasket. Perfect.
Whale Supersub low profile pump. 1100 gph. They make one with a built-in sensor, but while Whale pumps have a decent reputation their sensors don't. Thus I'm using the plain pump and a Johnson sensor.
Been doing some upland training with my lab the last few weeks and helping my bride after breaking her wrist (fall on ice) so have worked very little since my last post. But figured I better do and post something after the shit I'm catching in another thread.
Several comments on sole support. I really didnt want to create air pockets by adding longitudinal runners, but after thinking about it a bit realized a couple ribs on the bigger sole pieces would add plenty of strength and rigidity without boxing anything in - and made good use of some waste.
Several comments on sole support. I really didnt want to create air pockets by adding longitudinal runners, but after thinking about it a bit realized a couple ribs on the bigger sole pieces would add plenty of strength and rigidity without boxing anything in - and made good use of some waste.
Matthias
New member
Nice! That is a great solution which will make a world of difference to the rigidity of those pieces when stood upon.
What’s the reason for not wanting to create sealed air pockets? I joined some of my compartments by drilling holes through the stringers/keelsons then installed a combination of deck plates and drain plugs so that the sealed sections could breathe when the boat is stored or not in use.
I’ll shoot some pics tonight.
What’s the reason for not wanting to create sealed air pockets? I joined some of my compartments by drilling holes through the stringers/keelsons then installed a combination of deck plates and drain plugs so that the sealed sections could breathe when the boat is stored or not in use.
I’ll shoot some pics tonight.
You do such a nice job. Makes me jealous, and envious that I don't have a heated work space for wintertime.
Between high humidity and temperature swings, I worry (probably too much) about condensation and, thus, captured water in sealed spaces. My below-sole space has large limber holes front-to-back so any water can exit easily - and as large as I felt I could make them and keep structural integrity in their parts to maximize airflow (I'll probably also remove the access covers when not in use). I think as long as you have a way for moisture to drain and/or evaporate, you're good.