Cuddy entry floor drain plugged

[Apestit]

Just bought a 96 2400 scr today, it looks brand new inside and out, except a bad motor and stained carpet due to water entering the cuddy from the outside entry step. So i spray water in it, shop vac it out, back and forth several times.... still plugged. Then i get my scope and find that i cannot get very far but do not find a clog within the fist 4-6 inches. I read that this may drain into the cabin bilge so i looked at a drain tube to the port side of the cabin bilge, shove my scope in that tube and see factory fiber glass about 7 inches in, what is going on??

[mmwjr]

Welcome aboard!

Can you post some pictures?

I have a 97’ 2400 SCR but it’s a cruiser not a cuddy. I have a step we’ll drain to goes a thru hull on the port side midship.

[Apestit]

Here are pics,

[Apestit]

It appears to me that the port side drain on the hull is far too forward to be connected to the drain in front of the cuddy

[Apestit]

Do I need to modify a roto router with a drill bit to get through that or is it not even related to my issue

[mmwjr]

I’ll have to find a picture of mine but there are two thru hulls, one for the galley sink and the other for the step we’ll drain.

[Apestit]

The one in the picture of the hull is the gally sink

[Apestit]

Found it, it drains out yhe side of the hull the drain was plugged by the side support of the trailer

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by Apestit

Found it, it drains out yhe side of the hull the drain was plugged by the side support of the trailer

After looking at a picture of mine I suspected yours was covered by the trailer guide. You may want to adjust it as they shouldn't be that tight of a fit.

[Apestit]

Done, yeah it was snug snug.

[Chamilun]

can anyone tell me where the pic is taken of the forward bilge? I have a switch on dash
for forward bilge and almost certain my 95 2400 scr has one (that isnt workign) but this new to me boat, I cant figure out where it is.

thanks!

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by Chamilun

can anyone tell me where the pic is taken of the forward bilge? I have a switch on dash
for forward bilge and almost certain my 95 2400 scr has one (that isnt workign) but this new to me boat, I cant figure out where it is.

thanks!

On my 1997 2400 SCR it is located behind an access panel as you enter the mid cabin berth. It’s on the rise from the main cabin floor to the floor of the mid berth.

[Chamilun]

Originally Posted by mmwjr

On my 1997 2400 SCR it is located behind an access panel as you enter the mid cabin berth. It’s on the rise from the main cabin floor to the floor of the mid berth.

Thank you ! I will try and located today

[viper12161]

Question on that forward bilge. I replaced my pump last year as mine as well wasn't working. When I put the new pump in the existing wiring only allowed for this to be switch controlled by the switch at the helm. Does this particular pump need to be auto on in presence of water? I haven't gotten any water in that area at all (knock on wood) and not really sure where it would come from anyway. I was planning on re-wiring to make it auto, but if it's not meant to I won't worry about it. Thanks!!

PS Chamilun, did you find what you were looking for? I can snap a pic of the area if need be.

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by viper12161

Question on that forward bilge. I replaced my pump last year as mine as well wasn't working. When I put the new pump in the existing wiring only allowed for this to be switch controlled by the switch at the helm. Does this particular pump need to be auto on in presence of water? I haven't gotten any water in that area at all (knock on wood) and not really sure where it would come from anyway. I was planning on re-wiring to make it auto, but if it's not meant to I won't worry about it. Thanks!!

PS Chamilun, did you find what you were looking for? I can snap a pic of the area if need be.

Mine has a float switch as well as the helm manual switch just like the engine compartment bilge pump.

[viper12161]

Thanks Mike. I bought a a pump that has the float built in, but there was no constant power source to allow it to come on without the switch on. I'll just run a wire up to the fuse box and call it a day. Appreciate it.

Dave

[Chamilun]

I'd love a pic! Haven't had time to get to boat yet .


Most people have their bilge connected straight to battery with inline fuse and auto float

[viper12161]

Sure thing. Here ya go. Let me know if you need anything else.

[Chamilun]

Thank you very much. I'll update later what I find on mine.

[Chamilun]

So.... I have the switch in there. But no pump. Looks like someone may have removed it ? Is it just a standard pump i need to purchase?

It was broken at the inline fuse so I thought I got lucky...nope....only this thing is in.there