Are these inherent problems 18' footer

[Snookerd]

elgriefo-The battery in the console idea is choice.I have an 89 18' with two batteries and a trolling motor battery in the console. With the dual pro charger mounted there too, the charging and weight is ideal.

[Snookerd]

In the CSY and Tracker 18'there is no hatch door right at the deck level in the stern and the only factory thru hull fittings/scuppers are in the corners. I agree about the boats only self-bailing with no one in the stern. I've got the higher transom at 25", but now I'm thinking about all the retro-fitting of the splashwell drains to get water out of the boat fast when I take a wave when I'm sitting still. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[Bmoney1209]

Hello fellow 18 footers. I have a SC SF 18 1977. Awesome boat, don't want to trade it for anything. "BUT". The damn thing is hard to keep above water, and I thought I was the only one [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] . I have installed a splash well that works very well. The boat is just so azz heavy. I repowered with a 2000 Johnson 150. When I'm out 20 miles and it's 3 to 4 it gets kinda hairy. My boat has the two drain holes in the aft corners, which drain straight into the bildge. Also any water on the deck goes into the livewell also, which can be a major problem. I have an round access hole in the engine well, I think water is slowly but surely dripping around it. Small fixes, but VERY imortant if I want to stay upright. I've almost went down twice offshore [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] . Both times bildge problems(intake clogged up). I just installed a new bildge (auto Rule pump), and am in the process of installing another. The new one will have a regular float switch. I don't know if I can trust the auto bildge. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I'm sick of sinking!! I'd rather fish!! [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

[ April 26, 2003, 04:59 PM: Message edited by: SC77 ]

[Mark]

how 'bout two bilge pumps instead of one? They are relatively cheap and it sure beats swimming from 20 miles out.

[Snookerd]

Good idea Mark. Two pumps is a good plan. That's my setup. Seal off that well too. The extra weight issue brought up earlier when full of water not to mention if the drain plug is open when a ton of water washes into the boat which goes into the bildge.