SoCal Jet Boats

Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: HDriderTH on September 28, 2007, 01:12:53 PM

Title: "J" drain
Post by: HDriderTH on September 28, 2007, 01:12:53 PM: I just got back from the lake after installing one of these "J" drains, automatic drain plug. I dont know about you guys but my boats seam to have a fair amout of water sloshing around in the bilge. On my flatbottom pulling my foot out of it, or running out of gas, is like dropping anchore. When this happens I asually get a few gallons of bilge water flying up front a hitting the bulkhead, the previous owner actually made floor boards for it so his ole lady wouldnt get her feet wet and mine usually slides under the dash, no traction to hold herself in her seat. I just took it out for a little test spin and when i pulled my foot out of it NOTHING came forward! I had about a 1/4 inch of water in the bilge when i pulled it out. $20 bux well spent.
Title: Re: "J" drain
Post by: HDriderTH on September 28, 2007, 01:23:38 PM: I kinda miss watching her flail around over there!!!
Title: Re: "J" drain
Post by: 2savage4you on September 28, 2007, 01:28:30 PM: HD, what exactly is this? is it like a Bilge pump.
Sorry for the newbie question
2sav
Title: Re: "J" drain
Post by: HDriderTH on September 28, 2007, 01:29:58 PM: it's a little square box you screw on over your drain hole, has a rubber flap in it

http://glenwoodmarine.com/Catalog/DRAINS.pdf
Title: Re: "J" drain
Post by: Marcsrollin on September 28, 2007, 01:43:07 PM: If you get any kind od debris in it , it will just let more water in so check it on a regular basis!
Title: Re: "J" drain
Post by: HDriderTH on September 28, 2007, 02:13:55 PM: yea, ya gotta watch for debri, a simple flip of the flap takes care of that