What exactly is directly under the bilge? Is just straight into the keel? I have a 1983 Catalina 27. I am needing to run an anti-siphon loop on my bilge pump and as such want increase from 500gph to 1500 gph. I checked the rule bilge manual and it appears the width of these pumps differs, so my current base which is already secured in the bilge will be too small. Can I just unscrew it, fill the current holes with epoxy, and then use the same length screws to drill down into the bottom of my bilge in order to fit the new base? I also bought this boat with a high water alarm installed, it’s wired and works but it’s not mounted to the bottom! It’s just in there and if water fills up, the whole contraption just floats and therefore the floating switch does not activate! Long story short, is it safe to drill a few short #8 drills into the bottom of the bilge?
Also, just an aside, but I am curious where some of you have looped the hose? I have some ideas which will work, just wondering if I’m missing an obvious placement.
Also, just an aside, but I am curious where some of you have looped the hose? I have some ideas which will work, just wondering if I’m missing an obvious placement.