I'M A NOVICE SAILOR AND I JUST GOT THIS 1978 O DAY ll 16.9 DAY SAILER. AFTER CLEANING AN WAXING LOOKS LIKE NEW,BUT I DONT KNOW IF I HAVE TO PLUG THIS HOLE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE BOAT. OR IS IT FOR WATER TO GET IN FOR WEIGTH. IS THE BOTTON HOLE IN THE PICTURE. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP.
Do I Have To Plog It
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BOTH holes need to be plugged-the lower hole drains the double hull-part of your flotation-and the top hole drains the cockpit. the upper plug can be removed to drain the cockpit when you're on the boat but it shouldn't be left open on a mooring, etc.
Read the manual
http://www.daysailer.org/tech_ds2man.php
The boat seems to have positive flotation and one of the openings is likely the self bailer.
http://www.daysailer.org/tech_ds2man.php
The boat seems to have positive flotation and one of the openings is likely the self bailer.
Re: Read the manual
A drain is provided in transom to drain any accumulated water from the lower bilge (under cockpit
floor). This should only be opened while boat is beached or on trailer.
Self-bailer
Your boat is equipped with an automatic bailer located in the transom well. This enables spray or
rainwater to be siphoned out while underway or at mooring with boat at rest. A check ball and rubber
seal prevent water from entering while plunger is up in the open position. To open turn knurled knob
counter clockwise. To close, reverse process CAUTION — The DePersia bailer is of aluminum and
the threads should be kept well lubricated to prevent corrosion. In salt water this should be done
twice a season.
A drain is provided in transom to drain any accumulated water from the lower bilge (under cockpit
floor). This should only be opened while boat is beached or on trailer.
Self-bailer
Your boat is equipped with an automatic bailer located in the transom well. This enables spray or
rainwater to be siphoned out while underway or at mooring with boat at rest. A check ball and rubber
seal prevent water from entering while plunger is up in the open position. To open turn knurled knob
counter clockwise. To close, reverse process CAUTION — The DePersia bailer is of aluminum and
the threads should be kept well lubricated to prevent corrosion. In salt water this should be done
twice a season.
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