Jetdude
Member
- Joined
- May 13, 2020
- Messages
- 9
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-23 (Outboard)
- Hull Identification Number
- FML30C05J920
- Vessel Name
- FINAL APPROACH
- MMSI Number
- 338391217
Attention All,
I have a 2020 Cutwater 30cb. Last night, in the dark, while pulling into the harbor my aft bilge was running. The amount of water coming out was concerning at best. When I arrived the dock I found the source to be my raw water wash down pump, specifically the filter cover was cracked.
If you have this set up, check it immediately as my filter was on the pressure side of the pump and not the inlet side, the filter clearly states “ pump protector inlet strainer”. By closing off the thru-hull valve stopped the water coming in.
This was the first time I’ve used the wash down, and it didn’t work. That should have been my clue, however I didn’t really need it so I just shut it off.
This obviously was a mistake during construction, however it does illuminate a potential serious problem should your bilge pump be inoperative as well.
I fixed this problem by eliminating the small sea strainer.
I have a 2020 Cutwater 30cb. Last night, in the dark, while pulling into the harbor my aft bilge was running. The amount of water coming out was concerning at best. When I arrived the dock I found the source to be my raw water wash down pump, specifically the filter cover was cracked.
If you have this set up, check it immediately as my filter was on the pressure side of the pump and not the inlet side, the filter clearly states “ pump protector inlet strainer”. By closing off the thru-hull valve stopped the water coming in.
This was the first time I’ve used the wash down, and it didn’t work. That should have been my clue, however I didn’t really need it so I just shut it off.
This obviously was a mistake during construction, however it does illuminate a potential serious problem should your bilge pump be inoperative as well.
I fixed this problem by eliminating the small sea strainer.