bilge pump configuration for Typhoon
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bilge pump configuration for Typhoon
I have a typhoon with what looks to be the intake tube for a bilge pump. There is an access hatch in the aft of the cockpit also what could be an outlet for the the pump into the cock pit. Was this the standard arrangement for the typhoon and if so where can I obtain the pump and other parts.
Tom Raycroft
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Sea Hunt
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Hello Tom:
I am not very knowledgeable about this stuff but I will take a stab at answering your question. I am sure others with much more knowledge and experience will correct my misstatements.
Before acquiring my 1977 Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender (Hull No. 1400), I looked at a lot of Ty Weekenders. None had a factory bilge pump system. All of them had a small (4"-5" diam) access hole to the bilge. This access hole was/is located in the "cabin area"between (perhaps a little forward of) the two scupper drains.
The access hatch you reference in back of tiller was/is actually to allow you access to the backing plates, etc. for the cleat, the mounting bracket for the outboard (if you have one), the stern light wiring, etc.
On my Ty Weekender the prior owner installed an after market manual pump (Whale Gusher I believe) in the cockpit on the starboard side of the bench with a hose running down into the bilge and another hose running up and out through the starboard side of the hull. I think I know why he installed this. It was because of a problem with the bilge filling up with water during even a light rain. I solved that issue shortly after I purchased her and have never really used this pump. It really would not work well because there is now never more than 1" of water in the bilge - even after the last 6 days of torrential South Florida rains. I was aboard S/V Tadpole this afternoon.
I do have a manual (WM) pump with a 4' hose. Hardly ever used. With only 1" of water max., I use a sponge attached to a stick to sponge up what little water is ever in the bilge.
So, long answer short. To my knowledge, no Ty Weekenders were built with installed bilge pump hosing/plumbing, etc.
As I said, I am sure the Ty experts on this board will correct any mistakes I have made in the above. There are some real pros on this board and they provide excellent advise and suggestions.
I am not very knowledgeable about this stuff but I will take a stab at answering your question. I am sure others with much more knowledge and experience will correct my misstatements.
Before acquiring my 1977 Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender (Hull No. 1400), I looked at a lot of Ty Weekenders. None had a factory bilge pump system. All of them had a small (4"-5" diam) access hole to the bilge. This access hole was/is located in the "cabin area"between (perhaps a little forward of) the two scupper drains.
The access hatch you reference in back of tiller was/is actually to allow you access to the backing plates, etc. for the cleat, the mounting bracket for the outboard (if you have one), the stern light wiring, etc.
On my Ty Weekender the prior owner installed an after market manual pump (Whale Gusher I believe) in the cockpit on the starboard side of the bench with a hose running down into the bilge and another hose running up and out through the starboard side of the hull. I think I know why he installed this. It was because of a problem with the bilge filling up with water during even a light rain. I solved that issue shortly after I purchased her and have never really used this pump. It really would not work well because there is now never more than 1" of water in the bilge - even after the last 6 days of torrential South Florida rains. I was aboard S/V Tadpole this afternoon.
I do have a manual (WM) pump with a 4' hose. Hardly ever used. With only 1" of water max., I use a sponge attached to a stick to sponge up what little water is ever in the bilge.
So, long answer short. To my knowledge, no Ty Weekenders were built with installed bilge pump hosing/plumbing, etc.
As I said, I am sure the Ty experts on this board will correct any mistakes I have made in the above. There are some real pros on this board and they provide excellent advise and suggestions.
Fair winds,
Robert
Sea Hunt a/k/a "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
Robert
Sea Hunt a/k/a "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097