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I wonder how hard it would be to add self bailing to your boat? It doesn't seem it would be all that difficult other then cutting into the hull. Scuppers, drains, clamps and some tubing should be all that is needed.
It wouldn't be hard just have looked into it and not sure it is something I want/need. Since I already have 2 deck drains I would only need to add 2 scuppers and a little tubing.
Yes and no. Most runabouts will have the deck floor at, or below, water line.
Deck has to above the water line a couple of inches the higher the better. Thats why a lot of bow rider/run about don't have these. Or better said this is at least the way i understand it
@Andy S boats floor sits pretty high with some of the highest side freeboard I have seen on a bow rider I 90% sure his floor sits above the waterline. The Yamaha's I know are a lot closer to water. I had though about doing this on my boat but with the current scupper sitting on the water line basically I figured it probably wasn't possible.
Our boat is a 27' Signature (cruiser). Freeboard is plenty high...about 5-6 feet plus obviously a closed bow. Self-bailing overboard with a loaded weight over 8,000 lbs. Bilge pumps in forward and aft bilges.
Excellent. How large are your fuel tank(s) and what kind of MPG do you get on a lake?
Yes, I'm 90% positive I'll be able to do it, if @Bruce will have me that is, LOL. Stupid work is getting in the way of my boating!
Wow a lot was said since I was last here. Your right, the boats heavy, very heavy for here size and rides smoothly. As you mentioned the 2135 cuddly version of the 2230 has much more freeboard than its sister ship. The deck is taller than the 2130's to make room below deck. I actually have more than my buddies 244 Limited, especially over the bow. Mine sits pretty high.
One 76 gallon tank and I get 1.9MPG at 4,000 RPM netting 27MPH. Plenty of range
My boat has a 166 mile range at 28 MPH getting 3.7 MPG on a 52 gallon tank. But that is calm lake numbers. I have seen as low as 1 MPG in water that I would never consider crossing in. For the Bimini crossings I have burned 30 to 40 gallons on the way there and 25 on the way back.One 76 gallon tank and I get 1.9MPG at 4,000 RPM netting 27MPH. Plenty of range
Hmm...maybe I should bring a couple gas cans too.
I plan on bringing a 5 or 10 gallon can as well for my SX240. I might need it but better to have it and not ue it. Plus someone else might need it on the way over. i only got 4 people on my boat so i should have more than eoungh room for it.
I am with ya. The only days me and my crew and my friends and his can make it is 10-14 July. And that was like pulling teeth to get 8 people from 3 different states to sync up.