cockpit water ingress

Post by **Ian Allen** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:00 am

Hi folk,
Some time ago I posted on this subject with a photo of the engine well insert I had made. I have subsequently dammed off the draining gaps in the engine well surround and provided holes with removable bungs for draining the cockpit when required. The drop-in well insert is not a tight fit so it allows for draining of the outboard telltale water stream.
I have now tested this set-up in various conditions, including very choppy conditions today which would previously have resulted in wet feet for everyone in the cockpit and I can report that it all works a treat and not a drop came in. I know some folk have had similar experiences and wanted to know how it would work out. So, even the trusty Crocs stayed dry!
Cheers,
Ian

Post by **David Peck** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:59 pm

Hi Ian,

I have replied to your post under the "hull, rigging and sails" section as I'm not sure this is the correct place for this thread?

Perhaps, if incorrect, Simon Head can transfer it?
(PS wrong posting is a serious crime!!)

David Peck