Hadn't thought of the access plate. That is an interesting idea..hmm..
Here is a question..may come across as a bit dense:
Why is the sump area needed? If the stringers are open, and well glassed, and the deck is pretty watertight, wouldn't it be best to allow any water to clearly flow back to the Garboard drain?
It also seems that the best place for an actual bilge pump would be in the deep V, where the cubby starts. That would also be a low impact place for a hatch, as theoretically there should be little above deck water there anyway. When the boat is in the water, or trailered, this is the deepest part of the hull
I hope I'm not coming across as argumentative, as i really appreciate the advice and ideas. More that I am just learning, and trying to take a classic design that had a couple of flaws and make some simple improvements. I feel good about moving the keel stringer off of the transom. That was a weak spot.
I'm hoping to set this boat up so that with a little care it will last for a long time
Best
Ian
Here is a question..may come across as a bit dense:
Why is the sump area needed? If the stringers are open, and well glassed, and the deck is pretty watertight, wouldn't it be best to allow any water to clearly flow back to the Garboard drain?
It also seems that the best place for an actual bilge pump would be in the deep V, where the cubby starts. That would also be a low impact place for a hatch, as theoretically there should be little above deck water there anyway. When the boat is in the water, or trailered, this is the deepest part of the hull
I hope I'm not coming across as argumentative, as i really appreciate the advice and ideas. More that I am just learning, and trying to take a classic design that had a couple of flaws and make some simple improvements. I feel good about moving the keel stringer off of the transom. That was a weak spot.
I'm hoping to set this boat up so that with a little care it will last for a long time
Best
Ian