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Old 03-27-2012, 05:51 PM
JOHN COOKSON JOHN COOKSON is offline
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Bone Dry

I adjusted the packing gland so I get 1 drop about every 15 seconds. The bilge stays dry no matter how long I run the engine in gear but I do get a trail of salt crystals under the engine - just how I like it. The boat stays in the water year round.
I found on my boat if you sail on starboard tack with the bilge 2/3 or more full of water then water ends up in the port locker under the berth in the middle of the boat. This has always been a mystery to me since the locker appears to be very well sealed.

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