Re: Cockpit Drain for P-19

Gregory D. Welker (gwelker@erols.com)
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 19:22:26 -0400 (EDT)


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At 12:12 PM 8/27/99 -0600, Thos. Westerman wrote:

> A change in the fibreglass mold design to put a lightly
>recessed area about 6" in diameter with a nipple (like the sink has)
>instead of a raised fitting, would have been ideal for flushing out the
>dirt (and also trapping the standing water in the cockpit floor).

Hmmmm wish my sink had been built with a recessed area at the drain. It got
rather frustrating trying to chase the remains of dinner down the drain, so
I cut out the old sink and added a stainless steel bar sink from Home Depot
- it's deeper, cleans easier, and DRAINS!
Greg Welker

Current Designs Pisces
CLC Cape Charles Modified
West Wight Potter P-19 #448

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