[Rhodes22-list] water source experiment

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

I wonder how long it will take for water to migrate thru the 'under cockpit' floatation material.  Otherwise seems like a smart approach.  You must ba a Georgia Tech engineer, Joe.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net>
>Sent: Aug 6, 2009 11:00 AM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] water source experiment
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>I'm going to propose an experiment to determine the source of water in 
>the lazarette.
>The next three days are forecast to be dry and hot.  No rain.  There is 
>currently no water in the cockpit.
>I will take a gallon of water that I will dye with food coloring and 
>pour it into the bilge under the cabin sole at the center board.
>If I take up water from the lazarette that is the same color then can we 
>agree on the source?
>Does anyone see a flaw or problem with this experiment?
>Thanks,
>Joe
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