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Hi my name is Nick, I live in North Texas, and am considering
the purchase of a sunfish for recreational use on some of the
local lakes. I've found one that is in overall good condition for a
decent price I just have one question. On the port side bottom of
the boat, maybe just a little aft of the cockpit there is a small
dome shaped metal object attached. I knew that the boat was
being kept without a cover so I purposefully, well kindof, went to
look at her after a good rain to see if there were any leaks in the
boat. Anyway, there was water leaking from this thing attached to
the bottom of the boat. Can someone tell me what this is, and if it
should in fact be leaking water? I'd appreciate any help you all
can give. Thanks in advance.

Nick Wright

Howdy Nick,

I believe you are looking at the cockpit self-bailer.

Check out the diagram on this web page and see if it shows what you are
looking at.



If you are looking at the bailer then it should "leak" water. It has an
internal float ball that seals it from letting water into the cockpit when
the boat is in the water (unless the boat is moving). When the boat is out
of the water the bailer should let water out normally.


Wayne