23-2 Where to place the bilge pump hose?

[AndrewJillings]

Every week I sponge out about a liter/quart of water from under the cabin floor. However I can’t seem to pump it out with the bilge pump no matter where I shove the hose. Are there two different compartments that can collect water, or am I pushing the bilge pump into the wrong place?
Thanks in advance.

 

[jssailem]

There is a sound of frustration in your voice.
Only a couple of sources for your bilge water.

It is relevant to understand the bilge pumps do not dry your boat. They empty all the water that is below a certain level and keep working to maintain that level.

If you return to the boat, after emptying and drying the bilge, to water then I would be seeking the water source.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

On the 25 the bilge goes down deeper in the front and rear. A small bilge pump will fit in the deeper, aft pit of the bilge. @Timm R Oday25 and I have exchanged a few ideas regarding this topic. We both had the idea of putting a small fan in the bilge to get every last drop. I've heard of a few members here that use a shop vac at the end of every sail to dry out the bilge

 

[kappykaplan]

use a shop vac at the end of every sail to dry out the bilge

 

[AndrewJillings]

For the benefit of future views with similar questions, I wanted to share my conclusion. Which is that I was asking the wrong question. Instead of asking 'where should I put the hose to get the water out', I should have asked 'why isn't the pump getting the water out'? The reason was that there were a couple of holes in the intake hose, so the pump was sucking air instead of the water. The hose was in the right place the whole time.
I also now know that there is only one compartment for bilge water, there is no well in it, and the water you see under the floor hatch in the cabin is the same water you can see from the stern locker. The deepest part is about 18 inches back from the cabin hatch. I hope this helps someone.

 

[jssailem]

Great for you, @AndrewJillings. Discovering a boat's various functions and idiosyncrasies takes time and dedication.

You are on your way in a positive direction. I am looking forward to hearing about your sailing enjoyment with your boat.