Jim: Not aware of anyone who has done that trip and modded their M15. If someone has modded their M15 please comment. The drains need to be many inches above the sole as they must be above the waterline when crew is IN the cockpit. Flaps don't keep the water out if the drains are below the waterline (I've done extensive tests in this). You need to think carefully about how to install as you need to bridge the gap between the transom and cockpit 'liner'. This is an area that requires creating access - especially if the cockpit locker liners are still in place. Do what makes you comfortable. :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred/ On Mon, Nov 16, 2020, 9:36 AM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
Capt Dave Going to sea means sailing around the channel islands including Catalina and Santa Barbara Island.
Hope Sandy don’t see this
Capt Jim
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com> On Behalf Of Dave Scobie Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 8:00 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 cockpit drains
Jim.
On all the MM5s I've sailed and sailed with none have added cockpit drains.
What do you mean by 'going to sea'?
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred/
On Mon, Nov 16, 2020, 7:08 AM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
Dave
Have other skippers improved the cockpit drains in the M15? I am planning to take the Pelican to sea and if I took a wave over the stern the cock pit would not drain fast enough......right?
Capt Jim
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