[McGillicuddy]

Fred, Denny, Thanks again for the feedback.

Everything I'm learning is in large part attributed to the wealth of knowledge shared by those who've preceded my interest in this great little boat design. So thanks to all of you!

The cap leak is not a gusher so I probably wouldn't have noticed the leak had it not been for the gray i/o carpet in the cuddy. Maybe I'll keep it as a water alarm of sorts... Now a few more questions...

I'm going to presume the idea of simply eliminating self-bailing through-hull scuppers is a potentially dangerous idea.

I'd love to try the cris-cross scupper as that is a most elegant solution. Heck of a lot easier in the build mode, however.

When I change out the drain tube, should I stick with the brass tube design or switch to a garboard type with a threaded plug?

Does the center part of(apparently 2-piece) vinyl rub rail pop out or does it need to slide out?

Regarding the "vortex", does anyone think an inline check valve would serve the purpose, kind of like a jiggler siphon valve?

Thanks again for the extra detail on ? #3, Denny.

--Gillie