Bilge Pump Access 282CC

[mako282cc]

My bilge pump's auto-float switch isn't working leaving me with the manual switch as my only option. In order to physically get into the bilge to replace the float switch or the pump I need a very small person to fit thru the opening.

Has anyone actually had the bilge hatch opening enlarged by a professional fiberglass shop without debilitating the transom to any degree?

[Sailor]

Any good shop wouldn't have any problem doing this. You could do it yourself as well, just make sure you epoxy coat any exposed wood when you cut the opening.

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Originally posted by mako282cc


My bilge pump's auto-float switch isn't working leaving me with the manual switch as my only option. In order to physically get into the bilge to replace the float switch or the pump I need a very small person to fit thru the opening.

Has anyone actually had the bilge hatch opening enlarged by a professional fiberglass shop without debilitating the transom to any degree?

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