Self bailer/elephants trunk advice

[ollyit]

Where can I get one of these to fit my searider please? could make one I reckon using plastic plumbing pipework pieces,massive jubilee clip, where can I buy the hylerlon from, does it have to be hyperlon? thanks guys

[Jimbo]

Reckon your best bet might be to speak to someone that does re-tubing, see if they've got a little offcut you can use.

[Pete7]

How big is that hole in the stern? looks quite big. Might be an idea to have an aluminium top hat made that bolts to the transom and the hyperlon then fits over that in the normal way with clips and glue.

I have some hyperlon in me garage if you want a piece, its burried under a wind surfer that needs collecting

Pete

[Scary Des]

Ollyit, Take a look at layflat tube as used with building site pumps
You can get anything up to 8” dia and it is very strong and cheap 1 mtr of 6” is £4 ish Get it from machine mart at Copnor Des

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by Pete7

I have some hyperlon in me garage if you want a piece, its burried under a wind surfer that needs collecting

Lol, sorry! Will be there hopefully monday night!

[Scary Des]

You should also be able to get a pre-made ‘top hat’ like what Pete7 is describing (good idea by the way ). I think they are called tank flanges or something and are designed for irrigation systems, made from plastic so won’t rot and a about a £10. Des

[Swifty]

Why not just buy the fitting from Avon. It's alot easier...

[ollyit]

from experience mate, their reseller prices mentioning no names, are sky high ridiculous

[ollyit]

some good feedback here guys, appreciate it thanks

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by Scary Des

Ollyit, Take a look at layflat tube as used with building site pumps
You can get anything up to 8” dia and it is very strong and cheap 1 mtr of 6” is £4 ish Get it from machine mart at Copnor Des

This is what I used, a bit of 110mm waste pipe through the transom, with the layflat tube jubilee clipped around it. Works great

[Chopppywaters]

are self drainers really necessary for slight offshore use?

[Scary Des]

Originally Posted by Chopppywaters

are self drainers really necessary for slight offshore use?

Not always but when you do need them they are great
The alternative, when you have a boat full of water, is to stop and bail but because you are stopped you tend to get just as much water in as you are bailing out With self-bailers you can keep motoring into the waves while the boat is baling itself Des

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by Chopppywaters

are self drainers really necessary for slight offshore use?

If not, then are RIBs really necessary for light inshore use?

[Chopppywaters]

divers?

[Carrick]

wot about an old fire hose? or the like. ask your local friendly fire person!

[Jizm]

part number: HEN002063

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[Mollers]

Since when did a Donkey's knob become an "Elephants Trunk"?

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by Mollulnan

Since when did a Donkey's knob become an "Elephants Trunk"?

maybe it's something to do with being politically correct?
Donkey's knob does sound better!

[Chopppywaters]

i still think the bilge is good enough

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by Chopppywaters

i still think the bilge is good enough

You won't the first time you fill the boat with water!