Michael Newhouse

They also have the clear external cup with a ball in it that when water comes in contact with, the ball floats covering the hole. I'd prefer scupper flaps if they are above the water line but the ball works well as long as no bilge gunk or garbage is interfering with the balls seal. My experience

I'm the same way about drilling holes in a boat, but If the interior floor is high enough with a full load then there shouldn't be too much going on back there plus some one-way scupper flaps. Just curious. Need to have the pumps anyway! I hope you never have to take one over the bow! I took a big Hatteras wake over the transom of my Boston Whaler last January. I'm sorry, unsinkable or not, out in the ocean with Freezing water up to your ankles, the water never leaves the boat fast enough! I spoke to B&B today about getting a kit. We'll see?

Forgot to ask! Is this model able to be rigged with a self bailing interior cockpit? Thanks!

Great job nz lance! Inspiration to all who are thinking about taking a project like this on! I like the cabin aspect. I was thinking of a walk- through windshield version as well as a motor "sea drive" bracket rather than having it directly on the transom with splash well and all. My take on the fuel tanks is that they should be vented aft as far possible. Don't want fumes in your face! And U.S. Coast Guard requires a blower on below deck "permanent" type fuel tanks. I don't know what your local marine regulations are on marine fuel on board vessels. But anyway, looking forward to seeing it underway! Best, M.