Drummer Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Wondering if anyone has used a kill bag inside the fishbox on a 2400 TRS to keep fish slime out of the bilge. If so, how does it work, and what size/type are you using? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 If I’m not using live bait, I use one of my bait wells as a fish box. They are insulated and wash out with just a hose. Much easier to use compared to washing out a cooler or fish bag after every trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 17 hours ago, Drummer said: keep fish slime out of the bilge. Pardon my ignorance, I am not a Pathfinder owner, nor have I ever been......but the fishbox drains into the bilge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 On the 2400 TRS, yes it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 That seems odd they would do that, I definitely understand why you are looking for options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbspecial Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 You can request the factory to drain it out the front of the hull. Had it done on my 2500 and its great, just flush with hose at the end of the day. No mess in the bilge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I would like to know also. I have a 2400 TRS on order and ask the dealer to to see about draining fish box over board and factory said it wasn’t possible with the 2400 TRS. I would hope dealer is being honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted March 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/3/2021 at 2:19 PM, MikeT said: I would like to know also. I have a 2400 TRS on order and ask the dealer to to see about draining fish box over board and factory said it wasn’t possible with the 2400 TRS. I would hope dealer is being honest. I believe the drain is below the waterline. I am working on a solution now. May just seal it and pump it out when I get home. How bad could that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted March 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 If you have a 2400 TRS and your fishbox (compartment that's the step to the forward deck) drains into the bilge, you might be interested in this. My bilge drain pipe became clogged, so all water entering the bilge from the fishbox, anchor locker, and port/starboard rod storage boxes (they drain in there, too) became trapped forward of the fuel cell. After I installed an 8" port in the bottom of the fishbox I was able, with great difficulty, to clear the drain pipe and restore normal flow to the aft bilge area. I learned there's a board in there that runs between the stringers that is used as a mount if your boat has a fresh water tank, which mine does not. That pesky board completely covers the forward drain area. I ended up clearing the drain with a 1/2 inch stainless pipe and ultimately, a rifle cleaning rod with a .50 caliber bronze brush attached. MacGyver, I know. Or maybe MacGruber, if you know what I mean. In any case, that board has no function if you don't have a fresh water tank. I intend to remove mine as soon as I have enough initiative. I believe this is a design flaw, perhaps the only one, on this great vessel. A better drain system and MORE insulation on this compartment would be a wonderful improvement going forward. I feel better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Good info, Thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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