bilge water

[journeyman]

Is it normal to have a small amount of water remain in the forward bilge while the boat is at rest? Not enough to trigger pump.

*aft bilge is dry at rest
*both pump seem to operate properly - battery switch on or off
*water drains aft while under way but not enough to trigger aft pump
*Forward bilge / water resevoir & head holding tank sections drain together to the aft bilge by way of a long PVC drain tube.
*Aux fuel tank / Main fuel tank sections drain separatley to the aft bilge

While inspecting issue, I found and removed construction debris in the drain tube (resin clumps) running from the forward bilge. I was able to run a snake all the way down the tube so I know it's not completely clogged. The forward bilge seems to sit lower than the aft bilge and the water collects there. I thought I might be bow heavy but the only thing in the cabin is fishing gear and a bag of clothes. I usually keep a full tank so that's 130 gallons aft. Seems odd that the lay of the boat favors the bow?
I know this is long winded but I wanted to put as much information as I had out there. Thanks for any info, suggestions or thoughts.

 

[BobP]

Yes, unless it never rains where you are and water doesn't enter anchor locker.

 

[jekyl]

It seems to be particular to the deep forefoot on the Grady's. Mine is on a trailer and sometimes doesn't trigger either the forward or aft bilge pump until it's pulled up the ramp.