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Com-Pac Model Specific Discussions => Sun Cats and Sunday Cats => Topic started by: Bud on May 12, 2021, 09:19:46 PM

Title: First sail today with the Sunday Cat
Post by: Bud on May 12, 2021, 09:19:46 PM
Only issue was water coming into the cockpit via the centerboard jam cleat. Normal???

Title: Re: First sale today with the Sunday Cat
Post by: Eddie C on May 12, 2021, 09:24:45 PM
Yes, particularly at speed or if heavily loaded.
Title: Re: First sale today with the Sunday Cat
Post by: Renae on May 12, 2021, 09:41:51 PM
Yep, particularly if motoring or with excess weight aft.  Should be minor and cockpit should self drain without accumulation.
Title: Re: First sale today with the Sunday Cat
Post by: Jim in TC on May 13, 2021, 10:49:26 AM
Quote from: Eddie C on May 12, 2021, 09:24:45 PM
Yes, particularly at speed or if heavily loaded.

One time when very overloaded (6 adults, and not all lightweights) we actually buried the drains and carried several inches of water in the cockpit. But normally, yes, expect some water by the centerboard in those conditions.
Title: Re: First sale today with the Sunday Cat
Post by: Bud on May 13, 2021, 12:20:53 PM
Thanks for the responses.

I'm going to try to stop the flow by the gasket method mentioned in reply #4 this thread: https://cpyoa.com/forum/index.php?topic=7670.msg56951#msg56951 (https://cpyoa.com/forum/index.php?topic=7670.msg56951#msg56951)
Title: Re: First sale today with the Sunday Cat
Post by: Reighnman on May 14, 2021, 05:55:06 AM
Thanks Bud! Maiden voyage on IPA Express tomorrow morning so this post will help tremendously.