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I never did understand why some sailboats have so many holes in the hull. This one for a drain, this one for an old-fashioned "paddle wheel" speedometer, this o
by jessaustin 6y ago
I never did understand why some sailboats have so many holes in the hull. This one for a drain, this one for an old-fashioned "paddle wheel" speedometer, this one for "inspection", good grief. A single drain hole through the transom makes sense for a planing hull that is regularly trailered or lifted, but not for anything with a massive lead keel. Before setting up a complicated monitoring system, boat owners should buy some plastic plugs for $10 per. That should really be a requirement on insurance contracts...
- odonnellryan 5y agoTotally. Many boats have too many thruhulls. I have: - Galley sink drain - Galley sink raw water in - 3x transducers (came with boat, kept them where they are, definitely a liability) - Water intake Too many for my liking. I think I could get rid of the speedo and one transducer and live a little more comfortably... maybe next year.
- jessaustin 5y agoWhat's the best way to get rid of the holes? Fiberglass and epoxy? Or is there a more convenient product that creates a semi-permanent seal?