PF 2400 TRS wash water getting into bilge

[Texas T]

When we wash down the boat in it's sling the bilge pump will come on. I assume the water on deck is draining overboard but how is it getting into the bilge?

[SCFD rtrd.]

The compartments on the decks usually drain overboard. Almost any compartment in the floor drains to the bilge. You might also consider that when in the sling, the nose is up and the transom is down or that's the way it should be. This position keeps water from accumulating in the hull and adding weight to the boat while on the slings. So, any water in the hull drains back to the bilge and is pumped out.  

[Texas T]

Where does the live well drain to? Must be bilge and I bet that's where water is finding it's way down there. I don't think the rear lids for live wells and storage have gaskets.

[bernieNC]

Flush deck rod holders are a water source to the bilge.

[Texas T]

19 minutes ago, bernieNC said:

Flush deck rod holders are a water source to the bilge.

That's it. Doesn't bother me and the bilge gets some soapy water sloshed around every trip too.

[Bruce J]

On my 2016 2400, the anchor locker and the floor hatch behind the console seat both drain into the bilge. They also don’t have the rubber moulding like the dry deck hatches, so the rain or wash water can get in them more easily. 

[SCFD rtrd.]

On 9/27/2020 at 12:38 PM, Texas T said:

Where does the live well drain to? Must be bilge and I bet that's where water is finding it's way down there. I don't think the rear lids for live wells and storage have gaskets.

No no, the live-well does not drain to the bilge. It goes straight out of the hull or transom. The rear lids for live-wells and storage probably don't have gaskets, but they really don't need gaskets. The water that enters around the lids, is directed by a channel to the rear, then is drained out of the boat with hoses and thru-hull fittings.