Although I have a DS II, I stuffed my bilge with 2" pool noodles to replace the flotation. When I capsized on day 4 of the Tx200 in 2012, the boat swamped, but stayed afloat even tho it was heavily loaded with camping gear and supplies for the two of us sailing that year. After getting the boat to shore for bailing, we found that the bilge filled with water, but with all those noodles in there, the amount was reduced.
John
Got a DSI, First Sailboat. Just a couple questions
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Re: Got a DSI, First Sailboat. Just a couple questions
by jeadstx » Thu Feb 04, 2016 3:43 am
1976 Day Sailer II, #8075 - Completed the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Texas 200
1952 Beetle Boat Swan Catboat
Early Rhodes 19
1973 Mariner 2+2, #2607 - Completed 2014, 2015 and 2016 Texas 200
1969 Day Sailer I, #3229
Fleet 135; Canyon Lake, Texas
1952 Beetle Boat Swan Catboat
Early Rhodes 19
1973 Mariner 2+2, #2607 - Completed 2014, 2015 and 2016 Texas 200
1969 Day Sailer I, #3229
Fleet 135; Canyon Lake, Texas
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Re: Got a DSI, First Sailboat. Just a couple questions
by Pilot » Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:22 am
I'll keep you posted on the project. Thanks everyone.
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