TitanTn
Active Member
- Jul 12, 2015
- 386
- Boat Info
- 1986 Saltare, 1998 400 Express
- Engines
- 454 direct drive; twin 3116TA
I know this has been discussed before, but after much searching, I can't find a clear answer. I have water coming into the anchor locker and then into the area under the v-berth. There's a drain in that space that "looks" like it'd run the bottom of the keel and possibly into the space under the steps where there's a bilge pump. There's a drain coming into that space under the steps also. So just looking at it all, it makes sense.
My problem is that the water in the v-berth area isn't draining. I've run a 20' flexible snake both directions to no avail. I think this means that the area opens up under the cabin sole and the snake is just coiling around and not really going anywhere. I'm not sure.
I've read that someone said they thought the v-berth drain went through the bulkhead and emptied out under the port engine in the main bilge. I haven't had a chance to check that out yet, but I'm not the most flexible person so that may be a feat regardless. There are differences apparently in the Sundancer and Weekender versions, as well as differences in year models.
Any help?
My problem is that the water in the v-berth area isn't draining. I've run a 20' flexible snake both directions to no avail. I think this means that the area opens up under the cabin sole and the snake is just coiling around and not really going anywhere. I'm not sure.
I've read that someone said they thought the v-berth drain went through the bulkhead and emptied out under the port engine in the main bilge. I haven't had a chance to check that out yet, but I'm not the most flexible person so that may be a feat regardless. There are differences apparently in the Sundancer and Weekender versions, as well as differences in year models.
Any help?