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Bilge Install
Beso21	#1  Posted on 06/26/21 - 8:02 AM
Member Posts: 23 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/19/13	Wanting to install bilge pump on 1966 16' Custom. Would like to drill whole in upper transom area to run drain line, would this cause any integrity issues with transom. Any advise appreciated. Thanks
guitarfish	#2  Posted on 06/26/21 - 12:31 PM
Member Posts: 175 Comments: 2 Joined: 04/24/10	Well I believe your 1966 to be a 16' of course, but as far as the hole I don't believe it would create an issue if done properly. I would install a tube and make sure it is sealed properly so as not to allow any water to leak inside the transom wall itself. 1971 Menemsha 16 and 1978 15' Custom
acassidy	#3  Posted on 06/26/21 - 7:58 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 268 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/21/05	Run the tube up with the steering cable and run it over the transom. No need for a hole. Archie
Phil T	#4  Posted on 06/29/21 - 2:52 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	You do not want to cut a 1-2" hole through the transom, ever. Just have the bilge hose follow the steering cable then add a 90 degree fitting, add a short stub to tube to clear the transom top. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT