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Clogged drains in bilge


Jim-nashville

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The connecting drains under the floor in my Redfisher 18 appear to be clogged. No water drains with the drain plug off but bilge pump starts pumping after some boat movement immediately after launching. Not sure how to start. I have access to a power washer, should I try to blow the drains clear from the back access. Can you access the floor from the panel under the console? Not sure you can access much from the anchor locker hatch, a pair of my glasses fell off into the anchor compartment never to be seen again.

Jim Michie

 

 

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Start with just the water hose stuffed in the back to try to push back to the floor. I’m not sure if you had a grating over the floor drain you could remove. Also before you use water you could try a shop vac on the inside. If it won’t drain at all the shop vac may pull it back for you. 

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