bailer

sblanck

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So I picked up and old Sailfish boat and it doesn't have a bailer in it.
Should I install one? Is it simple to do? I own tools and have done a variety of projects in the past of different types.
 
The new plastic bailer is very easy to install. You just need to screw it into place and make sure the opening faces the stern. Plug the opening until you're underway.
 
The hardest part is overcoming the natural desire to not poke a hole through the bottom of the boat. It's easy after getting over that.
 
I also need or want to install a hiking strap, doesn't have one of those as well.
I saw a thread on that though.
 
He must mean Sunfish rather than Sailfish since a Sailfish doesn't have a cockpit and therefore would not need a bailer.
 
Oops the boat I have is a Starfish. Too many clones out there.
I did get a minifish and it has the alcort sticker and the manufacture number on the hull.
 
Or carry something to bail with. A bailer/drain is also nice while stored on land to make sure cockpit doesn't fill up with water.
 
Lucky for me we live in a HOA so boats must be stored out of view. They sit in my garage out of the elements.
I will probably install the bailer and strap this winter.
 

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