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06-04-2010, 08:48 PM
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Adding a three way valve will work but what will also work is adding a T fitting somewhere in the suction line after the isolation valve with its own valve on bottom side, piece of hose to that and a foot strainer at the end of hose. Thats the set up we use on small military boats for just that purpose (Emergancy Dewatering).
06-04-2010, 09:48 PM
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$200 valves, three-ways....how about just carry/install an extra bilge pump? And maintain your equipment. And don't do stupid chit...like letting some chick hurl on your boat. 
She'd be the first one walking the plank.
She'd be the first one walking the plank.
06-05-2010, 06:54 AM
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I would have to disagree, I run twin big blocks and even with 6 people on the back it doesn't sit that low. Plus the vents, three per side (6-3" holes) only has one hose that goes directly into the blower then into the bottom of the bilge. It's possibly been modified but there are no signs of it. Mine is actually called a 27' Sport even though its 29 loa.
Either way it sucks to see anything go down as I hope never to encounter such a thing.
Either way it sucks to see anything go down as I hope never to encounter such a thing.
06-05-2010, 08:10 AM
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Uggh what part do you disagree with ?? a 27/29 Fountain w/ twin big blocks sits lower than pretty much any other boat out there same size?? That a few sunk from being anchored at the stern, it happen in MI (members on here know the boats), I said the vents do not go directly into the engine compartment? but up into the boat (however I am only familier with 1997 or newer models). I am willing to bet when loaded your rub rail is only 1-3 inches from the water line, and when taking waves from the stern they wash up onto the swim platform. I am not being a smart ass but I did work for a Fountain dealer.
06-05-2010, 08:22 AM
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Only because your engine will pump tons more water then a second bilge pump.
06-05-2010, 08:32 AM
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I 100% understand what you mean. I wasn't disagreeing as to them sitting low, hell, I got told nearly every day "I think your boat's taking on water". I was disagreeing on the holes situation. This is the only 27/29 I've been in so I don't have anything to compare to. All I know is all the holes go directly into the engine compartment which I'm sure they have changed in the forthcoming years. I do anchor from the stern ONLY in the dead calm no wake zones. Once again, never meant it as a challenge.
BTW I still love the older 27/29 with twins, those boats ROCKET out of the hole.
And yes on your boat I could be completely wrong, again I am only familiar with 1997 or newer models.
06-05-2010, 08:40 AM
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This deserves some more emphasis:
""devondebany — June 01, 2010 — Long story short, our boat sank. One of the girls puked and as they were cleaning up too many people shifted weight to the back and down she went. None of us got hurt, thank God. Never gonna forget it that's for sure.""
So, the situation would certainly lend itself to reason that they may have been a bit overloaded.
Nevertheless, I feel terrible for the guy. It's got to suck losing your boat like that. And of course, I'm glad no one's hurt and I'm sure pukey's feeling better by now.
And, am I the only one that noticed this user's other youtube videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6WvTJxeORs
""devondebany — June 01, 2010 — Long story short, our boat sank. One of the girls puked and as they were cleaning up too many people shifted weight to the back and down she went. None of us got hurt, thank God. Never gonna forget it that's for sure.""
So, the situation would certainly lend itself to reason that they may have been a bit overloaded.
Nevertheless, I feel terrible for the guy. It's got to suck losing your boat like that. And of course, I'm glad no one's hurt and I'm sure pukey's feeling better by now.
And, am I the only one that noticed this user's other youtube videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6WvTJxeORs
06-05-2010, 08:51 AM
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I watched that guys other videos....it all makes sense now.
10 mexicans partying in a single garage for new years eve...and giving each other simulated blow jobs.In front their girls no less.
10 mexicans partying in a single garage for new years eve...and giving each other simulated blow jobs.In front their girls no less.
06-05-2010, 08:53 AM
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here is a pic of my 84 30' scarab with twin Big Blocks, yes it sits low but not sure it sits low enough to take water over the transom. The guy said the weight shifted in the boat, I don't buy it!
