Centre Cockpit Drainage

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Allan Jennings, Jan 13, 2006.

  1. Allan Jennings
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    Allan Jennings Junior Member

    Having nearly finished my boat ( 53 ft) I realise that if my centre cock pit is swamped there is no where for the water to go. OK for the foot well, I have two 2" dia dains but looking at the overall cock pit that dosen't seem nearly eanough. Does anyone know how to calculate how much water goes through a 2 " hole under gravity. What is the maximum time you should be flooded for? I feel an idiot as I designed the cock pit so that the seat backs kept the water out in most weather but if I get really pooped then the water is stuck and only the duck boards in the entrance will keep the central pilot house dry, which won't be for very long!!
     
    Allan Jennings, Jan 13, 2006
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