Re: M_Boats: Cockpit drain..

On Aug 10, 2016, at 8:25 PM, Jazzy <jazzydaze@gmail.com> wrote:

That reminds me, if the cockpit fills with water do we still float while it drains? Assuming companion way is closed of course..

Look at the height of the cockpit sole (or the companionway rim) above the waterline. Look at how much that part of the boat displaces. That's how much water you need to swamp the boat, and it's a lot more than the cockpit holds. Of course, if the cockpit fills up, I doubt you can count on the hatch boards to keep the cabin dry. Eight pounds a gallon, you know.