Would you mind posting the link to this enhancement so we can see it and how it works?Now I see a new product with is a donut shape black plastic part that encircles the ball and I'm told attaches to it, to allow it seat properly--and supposedly make the bailer work as it should.
Does anyone have any experience with these parts?
Would you mind posting the link to this enhancement so we can see it and how it works?
Thanks
Now I see a new product with is a donut shape black plastic part that encircles the ball and I'm told attaches to it, to allow it seat properly--and supposedly make the bailer work as it should.
Only a small bilge pump working from a battery on board will do a better job.
I still need to get a new bailer. Why do they have to be soo expensive though.
Remember, a boat, no matter the type or size, is a black hole in the water one throws money into with no to little expectation of a reasonable return.
Wayne: Sorry, was being a pessimist, I'm no where close to getting my hulls wet for another few weeks; I have to spend money on them first.
Sounds like your bailer is working as it should. Down the road, if some backwash starts gurgling up into the cockpit, it'll be time to clean the ball and rubber seat or replace them.I never use the plug, my bailer is always open and I never notice a water problem. Are my bailer's just working really good?
Since the bailer opening sits about 1/4" above the cockpit floor, unless you can Harry Potter the last little bit into the drain hole, there will always be something to sponge up.There is always about a cup or two of water in my cockpit.
The bailer function is often misunderstood. Once you understand the boat needs to be in motion..., and at a pretty fair clip, it's not much of a problem to get a properly maintained bailer to drain as it should. Leak-back is another issue.Do I have lower expectations in the bailer and am more easily satisfied? Not bothered by the small amounts of water in the cockpit.
I don't think that makes any difference. Most of us put the plug in because our bailers leak-back a little.Or, am I doing something right that others aren't by always keeping it open.
If only the purchase price had a bearing on part cost.i have my 30$ sunfish i recently fixed up. its from the 60's.
the bailer ball is missing and theres no plug. when i sit still or go slow my pit fills up but when i get back up to speed not only do i get the joy of sailing fast and hiking out. i also get to watch the bailer suck all the water out
im debating if its worth the money to replace it.
1) I read here that natural sponge is best—and it is.Since the bailer opening sits about 1/4" above the cockpit floor, unless you can Harry Potter the last little bit into the drain hole, there will always be something to sponge up.
If you give it a try, post some pictures so we can see how you adapted it to work.I'm almost tempted to use this myself since I can get it for under $10.
As a barefoot sailor myself, I see a problem.Just wondering, has anyone ever tried one of these, I'm almost tempted to use this myself since I can get it for under $10.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...eous-_-ball flow max scupper&_requestid=47600
Don't forget to bring along a battery operated hair dryer to dry up the left over moisture so your Sunday shoes don't get damp!
Unbelievable posts to beat a dead horse!
Fred