how to make self bailing

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for my boat a 14' Chrysler how would i make it a self bailing cockpit. would like to do lobstering with this boat and a self bailing **** put would be nice.
 

DBreskin

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Re: how to make self bailing

Self bailing cockpits have a sole (floor) higher than the waterline. Holes in the transom allow any water entering the cockpit to drain out by gravity.
If your current boat has a floor lower than the waterline you're out of luck.
 

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Re: how to make self bailing

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