Re: How self bailing is a V20 ?
Didn't they raise the cockpit floor in the late 80s or early 90s to help it drain better?
The PD's scuppers are right at the water line with the 200 hanging on the stern. Even so, back when I had the 155 and the stern and scuppers were higher, we had a tropical storm go through and dump 6-8" or rain on us, and also blew some leaves into the boat which partially clogged the scuppers. Result: water couldn't drain and eventually moved forward in the cockpit where it couldn't drain anywhere, making her bow heavy. Fortunately I went to check on her and got to work pumping her out and getting things back to normal.
As with any boat left in the water, check on her regularly, preferably daily. ;)
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