Dingy Davits & Waterline

[Richard Bain]

I have an 86 which we are planning to take down the intercoastal from Lake Huron.
I noticed when under power, the bottom 4 inches of the transom goes below the waterline most of the time. Does a dingy on davits add much to this? I am concerned about the drain holes etc.....

Thanks

richie

[Stu Jackson]

Yes, it will.  Check the holes:

engine outlet - high rise to exhaust no problem

cockpit drains - high above water, also no problem

bilge outlet - no there's the rub

You could slow down, but that would be a bummer...