Pirateer Cockpit drain/auto bailer

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WeeBabySeamus
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Pirateer Cockpit drain/auto bailer

Post by WeeBabySeamus »

Hi all,

Tying to figure out the bailer/drain situation in my Pirateer.

Am I understanding this correctly? The cockpit drains into the hull where it eventually finds another hole on the starboard transom?

What a ludicrous design! My plan is to fill the boat with closed cell liquid foam and install a couple of actual auto bailers.

Any insight here would be appreciated!
dantronix
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Re: Pirateer Cockpit drain/auto bailer

Post by dantronix »

Did you ever do this?
Agree the automakers are wierd. Mine are caulked shut by someone.
lillyahoo
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Re: Pirateer Cockpit drain/auto bailer

Post by lillyahoo »

Agreed - my Man-o-War has the same setup, and I ended up swamped due to lack of a bailer or drain.
pirateerrette
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Re: Pirateer Cockpit drain/auto bailer

Post by pirateerrette »

My Pirateer (1979) has a wirelike fitting on the cockpit floor starboard side, just aft of the trunk. It is a drain that can be opened or closed. Mine leaks a bit when closed but it's a sailing dinghy. I can upload a photo if someone wants to see it...can't figure that out yet.
Rette
Tucker, Ga
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