We were out of the country for three weeks and returned to find the bilge pump had failed on our Tartan 27. The rain water was 3" above the sole!
There is water in the engine oil, and the water in the boat is quite oily. I need advice on the best course of action. I am thinking I'll change the oil, run the engine for a few minutes, and change the oil again. Is that a sound plan? Anything else? I don't see how water could make it to the cylinders, so not planning to put MMI in through the spark plug holes....or would that be advisable?
After pumping out the water, I now have a heater and dehumidifier running. Evaporation caused water to "rain" on everything, so anything that is absorbent is off the boat. Lots of cleaning ahead....any suggestions or tips for clean-up would be greatly appreciated.
I haven't been able to get to the bilge pump yet, so can't fully assess the cause. The battery is good, but the pump doesn't run on manual or auto. Planning to have two separate systems from now on, though this system has worked for 45 years. Also need to plug up the leaks: mostly aged out hatch boards, I believe, as the rain was intense and horizontal from the stern on and off for three weeks.
Thanks!
There is water in the engine oil, and the water in the boat is quite oily. I need advice on the best course of action. I am thinking I'll change the oil, run the engine for a few minutes, and change the oil again. Is that a sound plan? Anything else? I don't see how water could make it to the cylinders, so not planning to put MMI in through the spark plug holes....or would that be advisable?
After pumping out the water, I now have a heater and dehumidifier running. Evaporation caused water to "rain" on everything, so anything that is absorbent is off the boat. Lots of cleaning ahead....any suggestions or tips for clean-up would be greatly appreciated.
I haven't been able to get to the bilge pump yet, so can't fully assess the cause. The battery is good, but the pump doesn't run on manual or auto. Planning to have two separate systems from now on, though this system has worked for 45 years. Also need to plug up the leaks: mostly aged out hatch boards, I believe, as the rain was intense and horizontal from the stern on and off for three weeks.
Thanks!
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