Speed sensor question - pulling out

[hzcruiser]

Originally Posted by 19thol

I just did this for the first time last season, everything I read about it said"not much water comes in". Then I tried it and it was like a fire hose! Not sure how much water actually comes in, but it sure gave me some serious pucker! In the end it's all good, no biggie.

Yes, as it depends how far below the waterline the through hull is. On bigger boats it's more gushing than on a 27 footer. For me it's usually less than half a bucket, sponged up pretty quickly and easily.

[Ringmaster]

I do it like Meirribi explained. Pull paddlewheel, place palm of hand over thru hull, at your leisure insert dummy plug. Much less water than trying to quickly swap one for the other.

[Aaarrgh]

Originally Posted by jmschmidt

Unreal! Does such a manini little everyday procedure present a real-world dilemma for very many sailors?

Manini: Hawaiian slang word meaning small; insignificant; minuscule; stingy

... and we now know how to recognize a manini post. "Unreal!"

[desodave]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

it is like a big hose for sure. It may stream a vertical foot out of the fitting! No big deal, but be prepared for it.

In other words, don't lean too closely over the through hull when you do it . Even harder to do quickly with a face full of water.

[lenseman]

Originally Posted by dan104

Thanks all, will report back

Poor "Dan104".


Did he drown or did his boat sink?

[Ringmaster]

Forget Crisco and magic sex jellies. Go to your local hardware store and buy a tiny container of Danco waterproof grease. Smear a thin coating on the paddlewheel housing (not the paddlewheel) and the dummy plug including the O rings. Plumbers use this stuff and it's safe for O rings. It also won't wash off. It will last the season. The little container will last a lifetime.