obthomas
Guru
- Joined
- May 16, 2013
- Messages
- 560
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- TheVenture
- Vessel Make
- 1985 Bestway Labelle Sundeck 40ft
I have a 1985 forty foot Bestway Labelle. Sometimes refered to as a Marine trading Labelle.
My Labell has a deep keel that is hollow. Inside the boat you cannot see into the keel for the length of the boat. However at mid length of the boat there is a round hole about 5" in diameter down into the hollow keel. In this hole is a bilge pump. On automatic this bilge pump keeps the keel empty. If I let the keel fill up from AC condensate or spills or leaks it holds at least 50 gallons of water.
My question is Does anyone else have this hollow keel? Is it meant to stay empty or full of water? Why isn't this hole just sealed up rather than keeping it pumped out? Any responses/thoughts are welcome
My Labell has a deep keel that is hollow. Inside the boat you cannot see into the keel for the length of the boat. However at mid length of the boat there is a round hole about 5" in diameter down into the hollow keel. In this hole is a bilge pump. On automatic this bilge pump keeps the keel empty. If I let the keel fill up from AC condensate or spills or leaks it holds at least 50 gallons of water.
My question is Does anyone else have this hollow keel? Is it meant to stay empty or full of water? Why isn't this hole just sealed up rather than keeping it pumped out? Any responses/thoughts are welcome