Forward bilge - Bayliner Trophy 2002

[buddsy]

Any thoughts on how to keep water out of the front bilge area in a 1993 trophy?
I know newer boats have a forward bilge pump installed.


Also any advice on the floor of the cuddy cabin - It seems that due to the water issues in front the floor is a little spongy - Advice?IMG00228-20110612-1707.jpgIMG00222-20110612-1705.jpgIMG00224-20110612-1706.jpg

[Wingnutt]

First you need to unclog the tube that runs between the forward and rear bilge (see pic #2). If you keep the boat on a trailer, keep the nose high enough for the water to run back into the rear bilge. I have a 2455 and it is a pain to get the water out of the forward bilge. If It's gonna be a week or more until I use it again, I usually open the access hatch and manually dry it out the best that I can.

[NYBo]

Re the cuddy floor: I predict a trip to the Restoration section for you. Rot never sleeps.

[buddsy]

I kinda figured - Thoughts on how hard a job it is?
Also, Any suggestions as a stop gap?

Thanks