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2006 Penobscot 17 "Hanna" Bilge Tour 06 Jan 17
January 6, 2017 · 2 min · 2K views · Florida
What this video covers
Kent Blair performs a bilge inspection and cleaning on a 2006 Penobscot 17 named Hanna at a Florida boatyard.0:04 Anticipating freezing temperatures and rain, he removes the floorboards to access bulkhead compartments and clear standing water.0:40 He uses a wet-dry vacuum to remove approximately two gallons of water from the bilge and compartments.1:09 He emphasizes the function of limber holes, which are small openings near the stringers designed to prevent water entrapment by allowing drainage to the lowest point of the hull.0:53 After vacuuming residual sand and wiping down surfaces with shop towels, he demonstrates a DIY bailer fashioned from a quart-sized milk jug.1:17 This improvised tool fits into tight spaces and accommodates a sponge for efficient water removal while underway.1:50 The boat is then covered to protect the interior from incoming weather.2:15
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