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From: reh@aplvax.UUCP (Ron E. Hall)
Newsgroups: net.rec.boat
Subject: Re: "s e l f   b a i l i n g "
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Date: Tue, 16-Jul-85 11:16:16 EDT
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> 
>           I don't want to start an arguement, but, what do you think is the
> TRUE meaning of a self- bailing cockpit or bilge??  

Self-bailing cockpits in larger boats drain completely even if filled with
water. In dinghys, self-bailing means that if the bailers are opened, the 
boat drains completely even if the boat is sitting quietly at anchor. This 
is usually done by putting a false floor in the boat with foam under it so 
the cockpit floor is above the water line.

Self rescuing boats float upright with water in them and the water can be
sucked out if the bailers are opened and the boat moved through the water.

					Ron Hall
					JHU/APL
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					Ron Hall
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