Dale Niemann Posted March 20, 2013 Report Posted March 20, 2013 Here is a copy of part of my trip report for Cayo Costa State Park taken last weekend. However, one problem occurred. As I was sailing, I noticed water beginning to accumulate in the bilge. I finally determined that the Anderson Bailer was working very efficiently in reverse (well not quite that bad but was leaking). It was not a problem because I was moving at planning speeds so whenever the water got a little deep I just opened the bailer and it worked very well extracting the water it had just allowed in. This is the first time since 'Lively' was launched about 5 years ago that I have had any problem with the bailer. I was not worried because I have seen photos of the CS 17 test capsized. When up-righted they have very little water still left in them. So the extent of my problem became apparent when I stopped sailing and landed on the beach. Then the water slowly came in and I bailed when I felt like it. Fortunately, I was grounded most of the night Friday so I just slept with a little water in the bilge. On Saturday morning, I determined to see if I could tape it shut so a bunch of the best WCTSS guys helped me lift her up and put the anchor locker under her. I washed her down and tried the duct tape I had on board but it would not stick for some reason. Ron saved the day by offering some plastic tape he had from Sailright. It worked perfectly. Problem temporarily fixed. The tape held all the way back to the dock. Conclusion: Before five years, check and replace the bailer gasket. The photo shows her up on anchor locker ready for taping. Quote
Scott Dunsworth Posted March 21, 2013 Report Posted March 21, 2013 This reminded me of a aluminum bass boat I had 25 years ago. I was on a fishing weekend and had just got started good when I noticed the carpet on the raised floor getting wet. I had no bilge pump so I took her back to the trailer and discovered a rivet in the bottom had popped completely out. So I got a number sticker from the marina and stuck over the rivet hole and fish the rest of the weekend. This Lowe boat was only two years old at the time. I know a few folks that keep a roll of gorilla tape on board for this kind of stuff. Dale I also was sailing my Belhaven at ten thousand islands with the WCTSS a few years back and a fellow had a leaking Sea Peril that we ended up taping up. It had something to do with modified ballast tanks. There is actually a company that makes a tape for emergencies like this, I think its called Rescue Tape. I know this has nothing to do with bail-er maintenance but it just jogged my old memory. Scott Quote
Dale Niemann Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks Scott. Will look for Rescue Tape or equivalent. dale Quote
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