The first improvement done to my Ariel... http://pearsonariel.org/discussion/a...tid=2411&stc=1Originally Posted by Stephan
Now I need to add some aft cockpit drains and waterproof the hatch a bit better...
The first improvement done to my Ariel... http://pearsonariel.org/discussion/a...tid=2411&stc=1Originally Posted by Stephan
Now I need to add some aft cockpit drains and waterproof the hatch a bit better...
Mike
Totoro (Sea Sprite 23 #626)
In the Ariel, you simply lift out the steps, and raise the access panels over the bilge. I thought the Commander had these (removable steps and bilge access covers) also?
Hmm, maybe I'm silly and blind. I didn't notice that there might be access panels behind the steps. I sort of crawled though the foot end of the port side bunk and tried to peek into the bilge, but found that I just can't get down there.
I didn't consider that the Commander didn't have a pump originally, but of course you guys are right. The idea of the plastic board sounds great. The PO simply recommended to replace the pump, but didn't say it was actually broken. So maybe I'll leave the old one in until it fails and get a new one ready in the meantime...
The diaphragm pump idea sounds good too, Ebb
I had a manual pump in the cockpit of #45 . Whale Gusher mounted in the locker with the handle in the cockpit .Always worked for me.
Well guys,
I'm glad I asked, because now I realize I don't really need to have the electric pump. And the manual one even affords me a little workout on trips when nothing else is going on! Thanks Mike for bringing the option of a manual pump up - I'll go for that one!