JeffM Posted July 30, 2005 Posted July 30, 2005 Topsides and rigging all but done: just one gunwhale to attach and store-bought hatches to bed. Then turn over and glass. Fingering my "new large" Andersen bailer: how important is this thing? Can I get away with a cup and sponge for a season? If I decide to cut this hole in my bottom (possibly delaying launch a bit), where should it go? CS 20 plans show it just under the thwart on the side of the keel batten opposite the cb trunk, but I've noticed that water in my boat pools well forward of this point. Can I cut the hole right up against the keel batten and then bolt one side through the batten? Or maybe skip the nuts on that side and screw into keyed epoxy bushings? Quote
Bruce Leonard Posted July 30, 2005 Posted July 30, 2005 Jeff, My bailer is located as per Graham's plan. From my experience, the bailer is in a good location. You can easily reach and open/close the bailer from the helm and you are unlikely to inadvertently step on it. Bailers bend when you step on them. Generally you are using your bailer when you are planning or when there is a lot of chop. Being able to operate it without leaving the helm is key. Sounds like your well along on the boat. I'm looking forward to the day when 2 Core Sound 20s can plane out of Bullochs Cove in in "formation". Quote
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