I am thinking about installing a Sunfish bailer on a Chrysler Dagger. For those not familiar, it's a 14' fiberglass planing-hull dinghy bulit in the 70's. The hull looks similar to a Laser, except with a larger cockpit.
I've read a bit about the pros and cons of the Sunfish bailer, and know that some might recommend the tried and true bucket and sponge as an alternative. Unfortunately the Dagger's roomy cockpit can take in a generous amount of water, making a self-bailer seem like a very attractive option. I considered a Laser bailer, but the Sunfish version looks easier to install.
I'll be grateful for opinions, ideas, and words of caution or encouragement from anyone who has experience with Sunfish bailers on boats other than Sunfish. If there's a better option I'd be happy to hear about it. Also, does anyone find the bailer sticking out of the bottom to be troublesome when loading or unloading the boat from a trailer, or when beaching?
Many thanks.
I've read a bit about the pros and cons of the Sunfish bailer, and know that some might recommend the tried and true bucket and sponge as an alternative. Unfortunately the Dagger's roomy cockpit can take in a generous amount of water, making a self-bailer seem like a very attractive option. I considered a Laser bailer, but the Sunfish version looks easier to install.
I'll be grateful for opinions, ideas, and words of caution or encouragement from anyone who has experience with Sunfish bailers on boats other than Sunfish. If there's a better option I'd be happy to hear about it. Also, does anyone find the bailer sticking out of the bottom to be troublesome when loading or unloading the boat from a trailer, or when beaching?
Many thanks.