e) Cockpit drainage and deck scuppers
The scuppers providing drainage of the decks
are connected to the drain pipes discharging water
from the self-draining cockpit. Water which might
enter the stowing rooms in the cockpit coamings,
is drained to the cockpit itself.
Water outlets are provided in each of the two
forward corners of the cockpit, and big-section
hoses are led vertically down from the water out-
lets to through-hull fittings. These hoses are visible
through the opening in the bulkhead behind the
ladder leading from the cockpit to the dog-house,
and the gate valves of the through-hull fittings
are accessible through the bottom plates of the
stowing compartment. (plate 31).
f) Exhaust outlet
To avoid water entering the exhaust system when
sailing in heavy water, a gate valve is provided
in connection with the through-hull fitting for
the exhaust pipe in the stern.
The gate valve is accessible through the hatch in
the helmsman’s seat in the cockpit (plate 32), and
whenever you are crossing open water, on sails
alone, this valve should be closed. Needless to
say, however, it is a must when starting the
engine that this valve is open, and, therefore, do not
forget to open the valve before turning the starting
key (see Checking list, paragraph 3.2).
g) Through-hull fittings ,
As a matter of convenience the diagrams 3 A and
B have been prepared to show the location of all the
through-hull fittings which are fitted with gate-
valves. It is, of course, imperative that the Skipper/
Owner makes himself familiar with the location of
these fittings.
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