Self Bailing Hull?

[Btuvi]

I'm looking at a hydra-sports 17.5 vector which is described as having a "true self-bailing hull". What does that mean?

 

[Windykid]

Re: Self Bailing Hull?

If its like a boston whaler, you pull the plug and it fill slightly. When it rains it will displace the water and maintain the same level. When you start to take off it will drain the water out and you replace the plug then.

 

[fishingdan]

Re: Self Bailing Hull?

the idea is that the cockpit sole is above the water line. As water enters the cockpit, it drains overboard via a couple of scuppers (holes that allow water out). On smaller boats like this, the scuppers may temporarily go underwater and allow some water into the cockpit depending on where people are standing in the boat. Not a big deal.

This feature is nice to have for boats that are moored since you are less dependent on bilge pumps. It is also much easier to clean the boat.

 

[Btuvi]

Re: Self Bailing Hull?

Thanks for answers. I am always grateful for answers I can understand.