Cockpit drain pipes

[Rincewind]

My cockpit drain pipes currently cross over to the opposing side hull fitting.
I see the logic of this but does it make a big difference.?
i rarely see water in my cockpit anyway.
If I changed this crossover, I could get my Waterlock in a much better position, is it a good trade-off?

any input welcomed, I don’t need smartass comments.

 

[sarabande]

On a previous boat the cockpit drains were not crossed, and when heeled, the cockpit flooded quite a bit. They were crossed over and the problem disappeared.

 

[Neeves]

Rincewind, welcome to the forum.

You have started off on the right foot in telling us how to respond to your threads and posts. I'm sure it is a suggestion we will all respect.

Part of your answer to your thread is in your post - your cockpit does not flood - maybe that is indicative it is plumbed correctly.

Take care,

Jonathan

 

[Aeolus]

If not too difficult or expensive, swap the pipes over and try it.

 

[Ceirwan]

It mostly comes down to how high above water your cockpit sole is.
Swap them across and go sailing and if your cockpit becomes self filling then you'll have your answer!

 

[Wansworth]

Rincewind, welcome to the forum.

You have started off on the right foot in telling us how to respond to your threads and posts. I'm sure it is a suggestion we will all respect.

Part of your answer to your thread is in your post - your cockpit does not flood - maybe that is indicative it is plumbed correctly.

Take care,

Jonathan

You have away with words?

 

[Leighb]

On our Halmatic 30 the drains were crossed and even so when well heeled a little water came up into the cockpit, I am certain that if not crossed a great deal would have entered.

 

[Refueler]

Because my through hulls are relatively close together and when under power dip below W/L ..... crossing my pipes will not help. So I have handy-valves closing them off underway.