[Rhodes22-list] Cockpit Drain

[Michael D. Weisner]

They go straight through from the cockpit floor through a short (a foot or 
so) hose and out a fitting in the bottom (hull).  The entire path may be 
observed from the lazarette looking forward (just stick your head into the 
hatch and look between your knees while kneeling on the cockpit floor.)  I 
use a wooden dowel from the onboard mop (3 wooden pieces that screw 
together.)  Just be careful that the "pole" is centered and does not strike 
the sides of the through-hull fitting since it is only plastic (an may be 
brittle, depending on it's age.)

Also, be prepared for the hull fitting to leak if the ice has deformed the 
seal.  The large nut on the inside may be tightened (by hand or carefully 
with a large wrench) to snug up the seal but be careful with the torque, 
particularly if the fitting is old - it could fracture.  Please note that 
the laz will only fill with an inch or two of water if this does happen due 
to the stern profile (except when sailing or in heavy weather.)  Contrary to 
other's advice, the boat doesn't sink, although the water is a pain in the 
neck to deal with and you will need to haul to replace the fitting (voice of 
experience speaking) unless you are comfortable with subfreezing scuba work 
(dry suit.)

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "Leland" <LKUHN at cnmc.org> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 10:16 AM
>
> Where is the exit for the cockpit drain?  Does it go straight through the
> lazarette and out the bottom or does it curve aft?
>
> Mine is clogged, most likely with ice and debris.  I was going to stick a
> bent wire hanger down the hole but wasn't sure if that was a smart idea. 
> If
> the drain goes straight down through the hull, I think the hanger would
> reach out the bottom.  If the drain curves, I think I'd rather try to blow
> it out with an air or water hose.
>
> Maybe it will unclog if I just take her out for a sail.
>
> She's in the water and I haven't a trailer.
>
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
> Kent Island, MD
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