Sailfish: 1 bilge or 2?

[fishbust]

Have a 272. Is the forward bilge connected to aft bilge or is there bulkhead (or other obstructions) separating them?

It is too cold out for a water test to find out at this time.

 

[ROBERTH]

On my 252G, the front bilge is connected, but seems you have to put quite a bit of lift when on the trailer to get it to flow to the back. I think there might be a PVC tube in there that restricts the flow somewhat.
I have flushed several times with a pressure water hose to make sure it was clean and free of obstructions and seemed to improve after my initial purchase a few years ago. When front is cranked up on trailer, it does drain back and eventually dries out.
But if it was in the water, I expect it would always have water in there.

 

[grady33]

I kept my 2000 sailfish on a lift. There are bulkheads but a PVC tube runs through it. I would have to flush now and then to keep open as it would jam with insulation pieces and other debris. I once had to feed a small PVC tube through it from the stern bilge area to get unclogged.

 

[HBSteve]

We have a 2005 282. There are bulkheads but PVC holes in the bottom along the hull. The boat is new to us but I think the forward bilge under the mid-berth is the lowest point while stationary. Water should be able to transition to the aft bilge if your moving with the bow up a bit (or on the trailer with he bow raised).

 

[Clockwork]

Connected via pvc pipes but there are still spots that wont drain. Water will collect atthe low points. And yeah yougotta really tilt it to get it drained.