Hi All,
I would like a bit more capsize bouyancy in my Skerry. I am considering adding some side tanks in plywood that double up as low sailing seats. I have used inflatable bags in the past and want a more permanent solution.
Any thoughts about why this might be a good or bad idea? Offcourse I welcome John's advice.
Thanks,
Galen
Buoyancy tanks are great. If you stroll through Richmond Yacht Club, you can see all kinds of El Toros with built in buoyancy tanks. Some tanks double as seats, some even make it look like a bathtub.
One issue I've had with the buoyancy tank(s) on my Eastport Pram is that no matter careful how I was about sealing it, there was some water that got in somehow. Of course, it wouldn't come out, so I had to install drain plugs, which of course is another place where water can get in. It's a circular argument. Sigh...
I plan on still sitting in the bottom of the boat when the wind is light. I don't think the side tanks will limit that. Actually they will provide an arm rest. And when the wind is up I will just move my butt up onto the side tank seat, and still be able to move fore and aft.