How to sink an F-36

[JuiceClark]

It's not easy to sink an old tank like an F-36. So, when I saw this one on YachtSalvage.com I wondered what did it:

http://www.yachtsalvage.com/Listings/YS072067.htm

It looks like the macerator vented below the waterline and the hose broke. I know mine empties well above the waterline. Everyone may want to check their vulnerability to this. Seems like the poor boat must have been neglected. With four bilge pumps and on shore power, I doubt that could sink mine....right?

Tony in Sw FL
1982 F-36

[Stripermann2]

Tony, thanks for mentioning that reminder. Almost a year ago, my friend's F32 sank at this dock in the Washington Channel in Washington, DC. The exhaust hose came loose and over a short period of time, getting on and off the boat and going unnoticed, the boat finally sunk. This boat was his home at the time.

[rossjo]

Not easy? Why? Its very easy to sink an F36 or F32 or most any vessel. I see it a lot. Neglect of power, pumps, hoses, thru-hulls, shaft logs, etc.

Its a shame, but good maintenance will avoid this issue.

[JuiceClark]

I can't imagine what would sink mine! Of course, that probably means it will sink tomorrow. But with 3 5k gallon per hour pumps, a 1k pump with a loud alarm if it goes off and all hooked up to shore power, if it gets a big enough hole to sink it without anyone noticing I'll have to blame it on aliens.
Besides the water intakes for the engines and a/c, what else can leak? My exhaust is almost all out the water. I guess I'm looking for the bus I don't see that's about put a treadmark across my face.

Tony

[mintregila]

If you close the seacock on the overboard discharge since you can't discharge in most inland waters anyway, problem solved. All other hoses should be in good condition and double clamped.

The only other sinking I know of occurred when during a hurricane, the concrete pier collapsed onto the swim platform ripping out the brackets. Can't plan for that.

[mr elevman]

whare my gem is thairs 14 other woodies and 6 fiberglss boats the avg is 4 per year due to neglect the marina is like a asst living for boats the next stop is the boan yard. my baot is next to a 40pluss tri cabin thats sank 4 times in 6 years and shes was listting to the port side for the last week till someone desided to check the shor power the braker was triped . i made a simple cirkit with one 120vac 3 pole dt relay if my shor power gose out the relay drops out and my 3 12volt pump are powerd

[Danny Bailey]

Did you notice the head 'pump overboard' fitting? I'll say it again: If you leave the original Groco through hulls on your boat, it's a matter of time before this is you.

[JuiceClark]

yeah, those grocos looked cheap. Mine are long gone but the macerator through hull is like a foot above the waterline anyway. Maybe I'll take it for a fast ride in oyster bar country tomorrow to see if the unsinkable theory holds?

TC