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Ventilation Pipes
The tubes that connect to the air vents on the deck of my 58' Cavalier are all galvanized except for one that is copper. Doesn't really make a difference to me that it is as I'll be restoring them. The two aft vents are seen behind the front seat back. To two vents on the stern deck are hidden behind the back seat. The copper pipe was behind the back seat. Any practical reason behind this?
Josh Bailey
1958 15' Chris-Craft Cavalier Utility K95
1958 15' Chris-Craft Cavalier Utility K95
Re: Ventilation Pipes
From what I know one of the forward facing vents (I guess what you are calling behind the front seat) gets a galvanized pipe like the one on the starboard side in your photo. The purpose is to draw fresh air in low into the bilge.
I have not seen any pipes in the aft facing vents (what our are calling behind the rear seat). Those are for exhausting any gas fumes in the bilge and if anything one would have something like dryer vent hose that goes low in the bilge with a blower mounted under the deck.
In my opinion the copper pipe is not original and should not be there. Someone with a utility may know more.
Mark
I have not seen any pipes in the aft facing vents (what our are calling behind the rear seat). Those are for exhausting any gas fumes in the bilge and if anything one would have something like dryer vent hose that goes low in the bilge with a blower mounted under the deck.
In my opinion the copper pipe is not original and should not be there. Someone with a utility may know more.
Mark
1953 CC Rocket Runabout "Rocket Man"
Re: Ventilation Pipes
Galvanized gutter drain pipe was the norm. I am more concerned about the rubber hoses if they are fuel related...meaning that the fuel tank and supply may not be properly grounded.
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Re: Ventilation Pipes
could the copper be the old self bailer?
If you are not going for a show boat but a go boat....I would consider replacing that gal. metal with pvc.....but hey, the gal. lasted a long time anyway...going with it again would be fine
John in Va.
If you are not going for a show boat but a go boat....I would consider replacing that gal. metal with pvc.....but hey, the gal. lasted a long time anyway...going with it again would be fine
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
Re: Ventilation Pipes
jfrprops wrote:could the copper be the old self bailer?
If you are not going for a show boat but a go boat....I would consider replacing that gal. metal with pvc.....but hey, the gal. lasted a long time anyway...going with it again would be fine
John in Va.
The self bailer would be where the hole is below the engine exhaust and smaller diameter. Sell the copper vent tube and retire.
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Re: Ventilation Pipes
Thanks everyone for chiming in!
Good info here, regarding the fuel lines this was how I got the boat back after my dad sold it to a friend that had it for years up until last year. As you all know there are some seriously scary things uninformed folks Rig. I'll be purchasing a rayco tank with ground stud and connecting it to the engine.
As for the vents they are all in decent shape I'll probably just clean them up and reuse. I don't mind the copper vent, it just adds to her personality (behind the seat where no one sees it )
I'll be keeping the self bailer too!
Good info here, regarding the fuel lines this was how I got the boat back after my dad sold it to a friend that had it for years up until last year. As you all know there are some seriously scary things uninformed folks Rig. I'll be purchasing a rayco tank with ground stud and connecting it to the engine.
As for the vents they are all in decent shape I'll probably just clean them up and reuse. I don't mind the copper vent, it just adds to her personality (behind the seat where no one sees it )
I'll be keeping the self bailer too!
Josh Bailey
1958 15' Chris-Craft Cavalier Utility K95
1958 15' Chris-Craft Cavalier Utility K95
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Re: Ventilation Pipes
I would not keep the self bailer....as it has sunk many a boat.....but that is up to you.
At the very least..were I to leave it onboard from originality...I would stop is up.
No matter what...don't rely just on it....get a couple of good electric bilge pumps....and renew the bilge blower while you are at it.
Just my opinion.....
John in Va.
At the very least..were I to leave it onboard from originality...I would stop is up.
No matter what...don't rely just on it....get a couple of good electric bilge pumps....and renew the bilge blower while you are at it.
Just my opinion.....
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
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