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Got the crash pumps on both engines in today....made note of how you guys set them up and added my own spin on things...Port engine connects to a 1 1/2" through hull pick up located low in the main engine bilge area...the starboard pump also connects to a 1 1/2" through hull but passes through the forward bulkhead which is a dry or separate bilge compartment..zip tie with a slight notch keeps the valve closed..hope to never need them...BH

nicely done bob i can see alot of through went into it and i hope you never need it! however you can use it for antifreeze in the winter with a little modification,love that smooth clean bilge!

That looks great Bob, good job. That must be a good piece of mind to know they are there if needed. What backing plate material did you use for flanges? That bilge looks like you could eat off it, nice.

True to form Bob, you did an excellent job. Aside of your work and craftsmanship I particularly like your Thru Hull Valves.

Looks like the genset fits like a glove.

hb

Very nice. You might want to Mark them for operation in case someone else has to do it.

The more pics I see of the boats the more I feel like a proud dad whos

kid just graduated from police academy without shooting himself:)

Bob-

Looks like lots of progress, and looks great.....got to get over a 2011 tour once I dig out at work. I'll give you a call soon.

i like it

Thanks for the feedback guys...Like you once said Bruce one system at a time...do it right then move on...Rocky, I used G10 fiberglass board for the backer pad on the genny, the engines I used Okume I had left over from my main bulkhead..Covered both sides with 1708, cut and drilled all holes then let it soak in epoxy before I installed it(hadnt found the G10 at that point of project). Harry the genny fits like a glove, plenty of room to work around it and keeps the center of gravity low just where I want it. The smooth bilge adds a few hours of fairing and grinding...In the scope of this project it really doesnt matter...I lost count of my time two years ago. BH.

Bob H. wrote:..I lost count of my time two years ago. BH.

Time well spent because that work is outstanding.

Are the valve handles stainless?

Guess why I ask..........

Bob,

Isn't the boat in CT?

We are in NY, heading north. Would love to stop by sometime!

D

bob i am familar with the scoop thru hull and i am guessing there is no need for it to be more then hand tighten due to it`s limited use. come winter you unscrew and install reducing bushing and then waterhose fitting and use to apply glycol to system after shutting main raw water valve. was this your intention?

Mike, You grabbed hold of a valve handle anddddd....handle in hand..yes they are stainless..Dug, the boat is Rehoboth, Mass..drop me a pm if you are in the eastern part of the state and would like to take a look...BH

Nice work Bob, top notch.....wish my bilge looked like that.

UV

I think that I will incorporate that into my boat.

Bob H. wrote:Mike, You grabbed hold of a valve handle anddddd....handle in hand..yes they are stainless..Dug, the boat is Rehoboth, Mass..drop me a pm if you are in the eastern part of the state and would like to take a look...BH

i watched him do it. luckily we were in the slip and not 70 miles offshore.