How fast does the cockpit drain?

[pbryant]

When substantially full, in about 13 seconds, according to my unplanned experiment. See video.

http://youtu.be/pTbU0uB-d0U

I'm glad I wasn't in a "modern" boat with a fin keel. That quartering wave strike would have spun the bow around, presenting the beam to the next oncoming wave.

[Bill]

An interesting fact is that if you have the outboard well open, the water will drain from the cockpit in record time!

[pbryant]

An interesting fact is that if you have the outboard well open, the water will drain from the cockpit in record time!

I did. That explains the rapidity of the drain!