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I see cockpit drains as one of the "BIG" problems of most production boats. They are always too small and not designed well. Think about it. If you take a wave over the stern, where is all of that water going to go and how fast will it go there. In my boat (1965 Cal 30) there is even a convenient 12" x 14" door at the rear of the cockpit which would funnel all of the water below. **** pit drains should be at least 3" in dia and dump above the waterline with a check valve to keep the water from coming back in. There should be at least 2 of these or possibly 4. Self draining is the key word here. Will it or will it not?
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