Nov 10, 2025 · As topics in the Bilge stray from wooden boats, and my inbox fills with messages from participants offended by the goings-on in The Bilge, and paying customers take offense, it becomes …

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Sep 14, 2010 · Forward bilge gets wet from the anchor chain and wash downs. Water comes in thru the anchor hawes pipe into the anchor locker which drains into the forward bilge. I get about a 1inch …

Bilge Paint vs Boat Soup 07-14-2025, 06:30 AM Struggling a little to decide here, and I need some help from the experienced guard: Building a Glen-L Malahini (w/ glued lapstrake sides and a birch ply …

Nov 17, 2010 · Re: Exploring Bilge Keels, And Have Questions: Well, a very involved topic. Where on the planet are you considering cruising this boat, and what size are we talkin' bout? Simply put, you …

Apr 21, 2010 · Re: Aft run & bilge lines I'm assuming that by "wineglassed transition to the keel" you mean the use of hollow garboards. Supposedly, this has three advantages: the hollow increases the …

Oct 30, 2018 · Re: Painting of bilge in wooden boats Fresh or salt water? Fresh water is wood's enemy. I've read in many books and articles that salt water 'pickles' the wood and protects it from rot-causing …

Jun 11, 2013 · Re: Thru Hull Location for Bilge Pump--Any Rules? It was certainly a dilemma for us, discovered very early in a very scary manner. The bilge filling up with water lead us to believe we …

Feb 28, 2001 · Typically, the round bilge designs require longer construction time. Multi-chine is a compromise, both in design characteristics and building time. Depending on the number of chines, …

Sep 1, 2009 · Re: Bilge drain holes On my Chris Craft, a square block of plywood was screwed to the hull on the inside of the garboard. The drain was made through this block guaranteeing that a 1/2" of …