Bilge pump wood block removed, now what?

[chrisf695]

There was a block in the middle of the bilge so that the bilge pump could be screwed into to secure it. Well found out last season that it was rotted and decided to remove this year.

Well its removed and sanded down, the glass/epoxy looks good and dry. Just looking for some direction on to put a coat of epoxy on top and then paint it with some bilge paint? Or just use the bilge paint over it. I dont plan on putting another block there. Im moving the bilge pump more towards the transom and just going to use some 4200 to kinda glue the pump down. This a good way of doing this? I plan on repainting the whole inner bilge for the most part anyway... might was well since the motor is out.

Before and after pics

 

[DeepBlue2010]

Re: Bilge pump wood block removed, now what?

You don't need epoxy, just rough it up a little with a DA and paint it. what boat, year, model you are working with? You might want to consider taking few core samples of your transom, stringers and engine mounts while you are at it.

 

[chrisf695]

Re: Bilge pump wood block removed, now what?

Its an 89 Powerplay integra, getting ready to put an 490hp 383 in.... cant wait!!!

But the transom is solid and had the floor replaced, stringers were solid still(got lucky), and both motor mounts rebuilt, and bulk heads where solid. So its a solid boat.

I will plan on use Interlux Bilgeknote for my paint.

 

[DeepBlue2010]

Re: Bilge pump wood block removed, now what?

Best of luck to you. Keep us posted