by Guest » Wed Jul 12, 2000 12:00 am
Bob,
Making a DS1 self-bailing would be prohibitively expensive. You'd be much better off selling your boat and buying a DS2 w/ all that flotation built into the floor. While on the subject, a lot of long-legged folks don't like DS2's because that extra flotation cuts into your leg room. Now, back to your problem. Buy an 8'x10' tarp at Walmart for $15, slap it over your boom w/ a few bungie cords, and your rain problem is solved. You can use a boom crutch or topping lift to support the boom. I use my main halyard as a topping lift when I keep my boat in the water overnight.... If you have water leaking past your centerboard gasket, replace it, and you should be in good shape for mooring.
Kevin Clark
Dallas, TX
DS 11791
Kevin Clark (clarkr-at-aud.alcatel.com)