RussMartin Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 Two of the small sailboats I had in years past had self-bailing cockpits. Could this be done on a Weekender? (I don't mean the cockpit drain.) And how? Quote
Tim Diebert Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 One of my main beefs with the flat bottom design. Build a raised up cockpit sole 6" above the cockpit/boat bottom and run some drains out the stern. The cockpit sole has to be above the water line dude. Actually, you might get away with less than 6"....amybe even 3" Wouldn't a drain be awesome? Even if just for washing the boat when it is on the trailer. I have come up with a plan for a drain for that....but not whilst sailing. Quote
Frank Hagan Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 Isn't there an auto-bailer that can be used below water? Not that I would ever cut a hole in my boat below the water line, mind you, but I think they are used on some racing dinghys (the next question is can the Weekender go fast enough to utilize them?) Quote
Tim Diebert Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 Got a buddy with one of those in his boat...says it is always wet in his cockpit. Quote
ken connors Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 i remember once Graeme posted a cool drawing of a bilge pump in the companionway hatch, with holes drilled thru the bulkhead into the hatch. now that i think about, it was actually Mike Stevenson who posted it for Graeme. maybe one of them still has it around?............ Quote
Yellowtail Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 I've got a Heron, racing dinghy. In the bottom, are two venturis. Get water in boat, open venturis, the water rushing past under the hull sucks the water out of your boat. Two problems. Your boat needs to be moving for them to work and moving quite quickly. They rely on rubber seals which, when you get a bit of sand in there, don't. Seal that is. Mine leak like crazy and that's considered normal, but we're working the things off a beach. Cheers Richard Quote
Craig Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Russ we have all been looking for a efficient way to do this. It could be done but isn't really necessary as the boats are quite dry. If you get your decks right and run the comings all the way around the cockpit all you will ever get is some spray. Floor drains for rain and washing are a must add feature that can be done to your tastes and location. Quote
RussMartin Posted September 23, 2004 Author Posted September 23, 2004 Craig, I had for sure planned on a cockpit drain. I have a print of the Stevenson plan for one. Quote
RussMartin Posted September 23, 2004 Author Posted September 23, 2004 Ray, where is the Anderson Bailer available? Quote
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