Re: Good Trade???
Erik,<br /><br />In essence, the boat does not have a bilge area that water from the deck(s) can get into easily. Usually, self bailers will have holes in the transom right at the level of the floor (deck) that the water will run out. Of course these holes are above the waterline. The holes are usually fitted with a rubber flappers (scuppers) that keep following seas from rushing in.<br /><br />Most self bailers are fiberglass. The reason being is that it is relatively easy to make the floor or deck sealed to the transom and sides. In short, you have a boat within a boat. It can be done on an AL boat, but you will need to seal the floor to the sides and the transom. That is what I have been noodling over on mine. Do I, or don't I want to go through all that hassle.<br /><br />Of course, there is nothing wrong with a non-self bailing center console either. There are alot of them out there.