What is a 'Strum Box'?

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Not long now before she finally goes in so I am going through the manual to get better acquainted.

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Strum Box in the bilge :confused: Sorry the picture is next to useless...

Also would you put anodes on the rudder brackets, I don't have an anode on the prop either - should I have one? I only have one on the hull at the moment!
 
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Its a box that the bilge pump hose is attached to. It prevents debris from getting into the hose end. A sort of very coarse filter that is fixed to the bottom of the bilge.
 
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If you have one it is on the end of the pipe to the bilge pump. Box with holes in it to stop debris getting into the pipe. Bit like a miniature colander.
 
Zagato said:
Not long now before she finally goes in so I am going through the manual to get better acquainted.

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Strum Box in the bilge :confused: Sorry the picture is next to useless...

Also would you put anodes on the rudder brackets, I don't have an anode on the prop either - should I have one?
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The bilge pump suction pipe is surrounded on all sides by a fixed, but removable, box,the strum box,which is perforated with small holes to allow the passage of bilge water to the pipe, but avoiding blockage by mud,rags or other debris in the bilges. It is a sign that the boat was properly equipped, and that the bilge pumping arrangement is more than decoration or box ticking. (as was on wooden boats, for some reason ;} )

Anodes would normally be on the rudder itself or on the hull in the area concerned,try Duff for good advice,may be able to get them a bit more streamlined than the original spec..nice looking boat! Jerry.
 
Zagato said:
Not long now before she finally goes in so I am going through the manual to get better acquainted.



Also would you put anodes on the rudder brackets, I don't have an anode on the prop either - should I have one? I only have one on the hull at the moment!
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What is the rudder made of?.. what are the brackets made of?

What is the hull anode bonded to? Is it already fitted to protect the stern gear and bonded to it via the engine/gearbox and shaft? Is it near the stern gear
 
Don't worry Sailorman your still the quickest gun in the West ;), or so your wife says :o

Thanks for the replies partners, the sailing arena has to have the most amazing names for so many different parts, presumably because of it's long history. I wonder where the 'strum' bit came from :confused:
 
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The rudder is wood, I pulled the SS bolts out the other day and they have only JUST started to deteriorate in the middle of the bolt e.g. halfway up the stem! Nor sure if the hull anode is connected to anything, will check. The last boat had wires going to the seacocks, prop, et etc but this doesn't have anything. Good, less complication for me :D Doh!
 
bolt = crevice corrosion

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The rudder is wood, I pulled the SS bolts out the other day and they have only JUST started to deteriorate in the middle of the bolt e.g. halfway up the stem! Nor sure if the hull anode is connected to anything, will check. The last boat had wires going to the seacocks, prop, et etc but this doesn't have anything. Good, less complication for me :D Doh!
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Nor sure if the hull anode is connected to anything, will check.
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Surely if not that would negate (ho, ho) the point? The idea is to ensure that current flows the "right" way, which is to disolve tha anode rather than any other metal in contact with the water. Unless they are bonded together the current cannot flow at all.

Mike.
 
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