Can't believe it. I go down to the boat on the miss. river 75 miles south of mpls to give the 3rd and final coat of varnish to the salon. I get their and the wind is howling. I look at the boat moving all over the place and say to myself "could I get sick on this thing?" I did after about 45 minutes and that was the end of varnishing. "Seasick on the river" That must be a first. Two questionsfor the still learning: Is there a manual bilge pump on my 34 and where is it? Two of my opening ports drip just alittle bit when it rains. They have been rebedded but I have not done anything with the rubber seal. Is there any majic to apply to fix this? Like a new seal or some type of lubricant or anything else? Thanks in advance. since I bought our 34 One yr. ago this sat. I have used two gallons of boat wash, two gallons acetone, five quarts of varnish, one half can sikkens, at least four bottles of soft scrub with bleach, lots of 3m cleaner wax, lots of sand paper, several yards of carpeting and many layers of finger skin. When the rest of the new cushions arrive I declare this the end! For now, that is. Craig
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Richard Skipworth
Manual Bilge Pump
Craig, On my 87 H34 we have a manual bilge pump located on the starboard side of the cockpit, just in front of the aft locker. I keep the removable handle in a vinyl pocket I installed in the starboard aft locker.
Craig, On my 87 H34 we have a manual bilge pump located on the starboard side of the cockpit, just in front of the aft locker. I keep the removable handle in a vinyl pocket I installed in the starboard aft locker.
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John Larsen
Mississippi Sick?
The Mississippi is not deep and the wind near Lake City can move the water enough to make anyone sick. I can get sick in a fishing boat. One bad experience is enough to keep Dramamine (sp) on board but it has to be taken before you get sick. Over the counter antihistamines containe the same ingredient as Dramimine so people who regularly take antihistamines generally do not get sea sick.
The Mississippi is not deep and the wind near Lake City can move the water enough to make anyone sick. I can get sick in a fishing boat. One bad experience is enough to keep Dramamine (sp) on board but it has to be taken before you get sick. Over the counter antihistamines containe the same ingredient as Dramimine so people who regularly take antihistamines generally do not get sea sick.
Not sure about the H'34 but
Craig: I don't know for sure about the H'34, but the original H'31 did not have a manual bilge pump. I assume that your ports leaking are the gaskets. As a interim solution you may just try spreading a thin coat of vasoline around the gasket to see if it softens it up to make a good seal. I think that you can order the gaskets from West Marine, Boats US, JSI, etc. You can also get them from the manufacturer (Bomar/Gray) which is owned by Pompanette. The seasick thing is not good. What the hell are you going to do out on the river/lake when things get rough. The only time I get seasick is when I am away from my boat or the wife wants me to work around the house. Actually I did get sick on a trip to SF bay, got wet and cold and went down below to warm up and it was all over but the pukin'. As far as the amount of supplies you have consumed, you really have not seen anything yet. Where are you getting your new cushions from?
Craig: I don't know for sure about the H'34, but the original H'31 did not have a manual bilge pump. I assume that your ports leaking are the gaskets. As a interim solution you may just try spreading a thin coat of vasoline around the gasket to see if it softens it up to make a good seal. I think that you can order the gaskets from West Marine, Boats US, JSI, etc. You can also get them from the manufacturer (Bomar/Gray) which is owned by Pompanette. The seasick thing is not good. What the hell are you going to do out on the river/lake when things get rough. The only time I get seasick is when I am away from my boat or the wife wants me to work around the house. Actually I did get sick on a trip to SF bay, got wet and cold and went down below to warm up and it was all over but the pukin'. As far as the amount of supplies you have consumed, you really have not seen anything yet. Where are you getting your new cushions from?
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Derek Rowell
Does not come with one...
The H34 does not come with a manual bilge pump. The surveyor insisted that I install one at the first (10 year) insurance survey! Like Richard I installed it on the starboard side of the cockpit, just forward of the lazarette, and tapped into the scupper drainage for discharge. Running the pickup hose to the bilge was a bit of a problem, but not too bad - I forget the details (seven years ago). Derek
The H34 does not come with a manual bilge pump. The surveyor insisted that I install one at the first (10 year) insurance survey! Like Richard I installed it on the starboard side of the cockpit, just forward of the lazarette, and tapped into the scupper drainage for discharge. Running the pickup hose to the bilge was a bit of a problem, but not too bad - I forget the details (seven years ago). Derek
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Craig
More stuff
I forgot to mention two gallons of bleach for mold/mildew removal,many 3m scuff pads, about 5 tubes of silicone for rebedding 5 ports and other stuff. It looks like there is a manual pump located just above the head. I assume that relates to manual overboard discharge that we dont do. Our new cushions are being put together with new foam at the state prison in faribault,mn. No problem with the employees showing up for work. I did buy a manual pump as a bilge backup so at least I have that and a large 5 gallon pail onboard. Seems like a boat this size would have that from the factory. Craig
I forgot to mention two gallons of bleach for mold/mildew removal,many 3m scuff pads, about 5 tubes of silicone for rebedding 5 ports and other stuff. It looks like there is a manual pump located just above the head. I assume that relates to manual overboard discharge that we dont do. Our new cushions are being put together with new foam at the state prison in faribault,mn. No problem with the employees showing up for work. I did buy a manual pump as a bilge backup so at least I have that and a large 5 gallon pail onboard. Seems like a boat this size would have that from the factory. Craig
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Paul Akers
None on my Legend 37...
...so I bought a manual pump and enough hose to reach the bilge from the cockpit. I mounted it on a plywood base and keep it where I can reach it in an emergency. My electric bilge pump usually handles what's currently in the bilge but tha manual one is a backup.
...so I bought a manual pump and enough hose to reach the bilge from the cockpit. I mounted it on a plywood base and keep it where I can reach it in an emergency. My electric bilge pump usually handles what's currently in the bilge but tha manual one is a backup.
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Bryan C.
mal de mar
I would imagine if I was putting on a coat of varnish down in the cabin while the boat started rocking I would get a little queasy too .... My guess is a little fresh air and some sea legs and you won't have any problem. On my '88 35, there was a manual pump installed in the starboard side lazarette, but I don't think it was intended for a bilge pump, but rather a manual waste pump. I would definately buy a manual pump. Also a good idea to have a backup electric pump. I bought a Rule 3500 which I was going to install as a second bilge pump, but ultimately decided it was too much trouble to install (one of the benefits of interior liners) so I attached a length of wire with alligator clips to it. I figure in an emergency I could hook it straight to the battery. In retrospect I probably would have bought a 2000 which would do the same thing and also be a direct replacement for the 1500 which is my primary pump. The gaskets on the plastic ports lose their flexibility after a while, particularly if they've been dogged hard. Make sure they are clean and a little vaseline will help for a little while until you get a new set thru Bomar at www.pompanette.com or Beckson at www.beckson.com. I think they are only about $5 each. They definitely help.
I would imagine if I was putting on a coat of varnish down in the cabin while the boat started rocking I would get a little queasy too .... My guess is a little fresh air and some sea legs and you won't have any problem. On my '88 35, there was a manual pump installed in the starboard side lazarette, but I don't think it was intended for a bilge pump, but rather a manual waste pump. I would definately buy a manual pump. Also a good idea to have a backup electric pump. I bought a Rule 3500 which I was going to install as a second bilge pump, but ultimately decided it was too much trouble to install (one of the benefits of interior liners) so I attached a length of wire with alligator clips to it. I figure in an emergency I could hook it straight to the battery. In retrospect I probably would have bought a 2000 which would do the same thing and also be a direct replacement for the 1500 which is my primary pump. The gaskets on the plastic ports lose their flexibility after a while, particularly if they've been dogged hard. Make sure they are clean and a little vaseline will help for a little while until you get a new set thru Bomar at www.pompanette.com or Beckson at www.beckson.com. I think they are only about $5 each. They definitely help.
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