On Mon, 09 Jun 08, gfretwell wrote:
Hard to beat a piece of PVC pipe in shallow water. Drill holes in it
calibrated to the top rail or gunwale so you can use it at night.
One hole 1 ft under the keel, 2 holes 2' below the keel ...

Phantman wrote:
A paddle or an oar works too. And you can mark 'em if you'd like. Or
use the dipstick method: Dip, bring back aboard, stand it on deck and
see how high the wet part is, air dry, repeat ;-)

HK wrote:
You boys don't have a lead weight on a length of marked rope so your
crew can call out soundings?

Actually, yes I've had one for as long as I can remember, stowed
conveniently where I might (or might not) be able to find it in the
bottom of some locker somewhere.. But the paddle dip method just seems
to happen when the situation arises (with a boathook as a close second
choice).

Rick