[Rhodes22-list] Bilge Water

[David Craft]

Greetings,

We took our Rhodes out for a spin yesterday on the Pamlico Sound of NC.

Nice winds early followed by strong winds and 2-3 chop by lunch.

We trimmed the sails back but heel quite nicely for a good while.

In checking the bilge,  I pumped out about 8 gallons of water.  The bilge
is there for a reason, but it seems too much water is coming in from
cutting through heavy chop.

There are gaps between the deck and hull.  Should these be filled or just
let the bilge do it's job, or as my wife prefers sail in calmer water......

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Regards,

David B. Craft
Greensboro, NC