Hey, Rick. Put the drain plug. It is cheaper than the bilge pump and you don't
have to worry about wiring it up. Great christening though.
rstieg wrote:
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> So against my better advice I drove the Spit to (teach) class at a local
> college last nite-was mid-way through my spiel when I heard the rumble of
> thunder. Raced to the car and got the top mostly up when the deluge
> stopped. Having fixed the embarassing "swinging door" syndrome, I was
> awaiting the next gremlin with apprehension. The starboard door (prone to
> open in a sharp turn, right?) window glass is down and refuses to budge.
> No biggie, since the rain quit. Until 10 or so when I start off for the 5
> mile trip home. In a wild lightning storm. 1st time the car's been in the
> rain since I "finished" (hah!) it. Later heard we got over two inches in
> 1/2 hour. Least the windshield wipers worked. Trying the bilge pump offa
> the sailboat at lunch. Maybe a rotisserie-you know-flip the car like a
> rack of lamb to drain the water? Ah, me. Happy Motoring.
> rick stieg damp 75.
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