Posted by Bamaboater on 11/11/06 - 9:50 AM
#1
I recently purchased an 1988 Revenge that I will keep on the Tennessee River in northern Alabama.
I have searched this sight and others to find an explanation of how the hull drain and sump system is configured and functions. I have read some discussion of drain system but have not been able to find an explanation of how the hull sections are divided and how water would flow under/ through hull to be discharged.
With the Whaler Drive supporting only a single 225 outboard but equipped with the optional 129 gallon fuel tank, the boat floats high and level. Any information of how the drain/sump system works and recommendations on how to leave leave the drains while underway would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Grinde
Edited by Tom W Clark on 11/19/06 - 5:46 PM
Posted by Joe Kriz on 11/11/06 - 12:36 PM
#2
Jim,
I have not owned a Revenge but have been in several.
With the full transom, there should be a couple of holes in the stern area that allows any water that gets in the cockpit to flow immediately out the stern.
The sump area should have a thru-hull brass drain tube that also lets water out while underway if the plug is out. If the plug is in, then many people have a bilge pump to remove the water from this area.
The cabin area has one large are where you step down into. There is a sump in the rear of this cavity. A bilge pump is a necessity here and should already have factory wiring and a bilge hose that goes to the starboard side of the boat for discharging.
Hopefully, other members here with an Outrage or Revenge with Whaler Drive can be more specific and help you out a little more.