On my NEWPORT 17 I am trying to install a livewell which needs water feed from abroad. [I don't think it needs imported water, you probably mean it needs seawater--Moderator]
The side through hole [please clarify what this means] is too high to let water feed in [to something undescribed].
The keel thru-hole [I think you mean aft cockpit sum drain] is the only [source of seawater that can be used].
I have seen others use a self-priming pump and a flexible pipe hanging outside--not my preference.
I want to connect my livewell pump to the keel hole [I think you mean the aft cockpit sum drain] when I am in boat, then disconnect it when I am on land.
Q1: what adaptor will be needed to accomplish this properly?
I tried to push a copper pipe with rubber surround into the hole.
c.1970 NEWPORT: Attaching Pump to Drain Opening
Re: c.1970 NEWPORT: Attaching Pump to Drain Opening
I think this is your question:
If that is actually what you are trying to ask, then I have two more questions for you:
Q2: do you want the pump and its weight to be supported and held in place by the connection to the aft cockpit center sump drain?
Q3: or, will you just be connecting a hose from the pump to the drain by some means?
Typically all the sump drains on a c.1970 Boston Whaler 16-footer will be made from brass tubes. The only method of connection to a brass tube sump drain is to fit a rubber stopper plug with a compression mechanism to hold it in place. On that basis if you want to use the aft cockpit center sump drain to connect a hose or to support the weight of a pump, replacing the brass tube drain with something more substantial will probably be necessary.
tavacska wrote:Q1: what adaptor will be needed to properly [allow a pump to be fitted onto the aft center cockpit sump drain on a c.1970 NEWPORT 17 to allow a pump to be easily connected to the drain when desired and also allow the pump to be easily removed]?
If that is actually what you are trying to ask, then I have two more questions for you:
Q2: do you want the pump and its weight to be supported and held in place by the connection to the aft cockpit center sump drain?
Q3: or, will you just be connecting a hose from the pump to the drain by some means?
Typically all the sump drains on a c.1970 Boston Whaler 16-footer will be made from brass tubes. The only method of connection to a brass tube sump drain is to fit a rubber stopper plug with a compression mechanism to hold it in place. On that basis if you want to use the aft cockpit center sump drain to connect a hose or to support the weight of a pump, replacing the brass tube drain with something more substantial will probably be necessary.
Re: c.1970 NEWPORT: Attaching Pump to Drain Opening
Thanks for replying and clarifying my question.
I will place my pump in the cockpit and just connect a hose into the sump drain.
I was thinking to replace the brass tube with a threaded tube. However, there comes another challenge on how to seal the tube on both sides as the original tube.
I will place my pump in the cockpit and just connect a hose into the sump drain.
I was thinking to replace the brass tube with a threaded tube. However, there comes another challenge on how to seal the tube on both sides as the original tube.
Re: c.1970 NEWPORT: Attaching Pump to Drain Opening
I do not foresee a problem with making a seal for a new through-hull drain of any type. The problem to be solved is actually the method that will be employed to have a fitting on the inboard side of the new drain tube that allows:tavacska wrote:I will place my pump in the cockpit and just connect a hose into the sump drain. I was thinking to replace the brass tube with a threaded tube. However, there comes another challenge on how to seal the tube on both sides as the original tube.
- the drain to be easily left open or closed, and
- easily allows a hose to be attached to the drain when it is open.
Re: c.1970 NEWPORT: Attaching Pump to Drain Opening
Can I drill another thru hull just one-inch above the cockpit drain?
It will make the feed water permanent.
Is there any reason not to do so?
It will make the feed water permanent.
Is there any reason not to do so?
Re: c.1970 NEWPORT: Attaching Pump to Drain Opening
Can I drill another thru hull just 1" above the cockpit drain? It will make the feed water permanent?
Is there any reason not to do so?
I don't think it's a good idea, just find out it will be around 1 ft drill.
Re: c.1970 NEWPORT: Attaching Pump to Drain Opening
The typical practice of installing a livewell pump is to install a bracket and pump on the outside of the lower transom and route the hose up and over the transom. See below:
Existing drains in the hull will not provide adequate water volume for the livewell.
Existing drains in the hull will not provide adequate water volume for the livewell.
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