Re: almost new P15 capsize story

SolarFry@aol.com
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 10:10:37 EDT


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In a message dated 6/24/99 9:00:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
nolan_laboratories@email.msn.com writes:

<< If the P-15 is swamped it will not float as shown in the brochure. However
if you pull out the bilge drain plug (if you have one) it should slowly
drain until it floats at the level indicated in the brochure. There will
still be water in the bilge, but alot less. You can try this experimentally
with a cheap styrofoam cooler. Put ballast in the bottom for stability and
fill it with water. Place it in water, such as the bath tub. Note the
waterline level. Punch a hole in the bottom so it is in fluid communication
with the bath water. Watch it rise to a new waterline level. Since the
fibreglass and styrofoam of the boat are less dense than water you should
also observe the same effect with the P-15.
Jim Nolan >>

PLUG FEAR!

Most people will fear pulling that drain plug after a capsize. Therein, a
vessels inability to recover promptly.

The drain hole is so small it takes almost forever to drain a boat thru that
lil hole. I often consider adding a 1 1/2" hole 2 inches above drain to
accelerate process of emptying hull.

SF