Bilge Pump

[laketravisgal]

I recently boat a Hunter 25.5 and when I took up the floor over the bilge I saw another layer of fiberglass flooring underneath with the keel bolts almost completely covered by the secondary fiberglass. I could not find a bilge pump; however there was a hose about 6 inches in length leading out from the subflooring. I read the the previous posting on the bilge location for my boat but it was not entirely clear to me.I bought the boat at auction so I have very little knowledge of how it was cared for by the previous owner. I am not familiar with this Hunter model as the boat I grew up sailing on was a 1977 Hunter and the bilge was easily accessible. Any information or advice would be great.Dana

 

[Scott]

Bilge

The hose that you are refering to is the drain from the ice box. Yes this area is the bilge, my 25.5 also does not have a bilge pump. I've thought about installing one many times but have not started this project as of yet. This is probably because unless I have Ice in my Ice Box my bilge stays dry. Of course this was not always the case, I had to replace my port lights to get rid of my rain water leaks.

 

[laketravisman]

Hello to Laketravisgal

I have a Hunter 25.5 on Sandy Creek on Lake Travis. I have replaced the floor with marine grade plywood and stained and urethaned it. I am installing a stereo tonight. Next project is replacing the bulkhead wall. I have also replaced the main and genoa halyards, installed a swim ladder, replaced the tiller, and added a bimini. My work number is 244-4079, if you want to share info on the Hunters. Iam going out tonight to work on it.