Ok, it's now raining and I getting worried.
Is it possible to sink these boats with a cockpit full of rain water?
My gut feel is that the boat has more buoyancy that the weight of the water
that would fill the cockpit (but not fill it so high that it reaches the
companionway) but I don't know.
I won't test it though as I'll go today after work and pump out any water
and give another good effort at unclogging.
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:58:12 -0700
Subject: Re: Stus-List Clogged cockpit drains
If you can't close your through-hulls it is time for a haul out to fix
them. When you haul out, replace the hoses as they will allow growth.
Vinegar down the scuppers once a month will help reduce the growth but
nothing will stop it.
When you replace the ball valves, you must operate them once a month to
keep them clear. Failing to close and open them regularly will result in
build up that will eventually render them useless.
From: "Russ & Melody" <russ...@telus.net>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:35:22 -0700
Subject: Re: Stus-List Clogged cockpit drains
Hi Jeremy,
when we got our boat the cockpit drains would not. A toilet plunger got
things moving again. Don't give up early on it and a bit of water around
the plunger is a good idea too.
Cheers, Russ
*Sweet *35 mk-1
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