These are commonly found in boats like Fireballs and other racing dinghies and I know they require a certain amount of hull speed to function. I was wondering if this was a sensible or mad suggestion for the skerry?
The one time I was swamped (pilot error) the boat did sit very low in the water and a certain amount of bailing was required BEFORE I could get back on board. I ma not certain that it would have been possible to get back underway with the boat semi swamped in order for any self-bailer to work, but the idea is intriguing...particularly for longer, soggier passages, if not for empting the boat after a ditching...
Cheers
Andy
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