Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:25:02 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


Only problem is .... low transoms also let the water *in* sometimes. In
addition, you have to rely on having power to get it out quickly
.
I probably didn't explain it properly. What I called the "splash
shield" is actually called a transom in the video. The motor appears
to be mounted on a "motor transom" a bit back from it, but it's not...
Wait, I shouldn't have started this, because I know hardly anything
about boat design and terms.
Here's a picture and comments from a review.
http://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats...-cc-50091.html
(Larry, I'm not spamming)

"I really liked the fascinating design of the scuppers: four 2-inch
drains on centerline with a hinged lid for easy access to clear
detritus. Should you ever get water in this cockpit, it won't last
long. Add to that an innovative opening panel in the transom door
called a "freeing panel." Should you take green water over the
transom, it can readily escape through this hole in addition to
through the scuppers."

Anyway I thought the swamping comments and a look at the one-way doors
interesting when I watched the video.
I get the boattest.com e-mails and occasionally follow some links.
On second thought this setup has some space disadvantages.

--Vic


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It's simple...if you take a greenie over the bow or the sides, a boat
with a transom like mine will shed that water a lot more quickly than a
boat with a closed transom.

I have no concerns about taking waves over the transom. In fact, I have
backed my Parker into some large wakes just to test my theory, that very
little water comes aboard.

Now, if I had a bubble boat, I'd be concerned, because the water will
flow quickly into that cave of a cabin below the deck and sink the boat.