Definitions - Cockpit draining

Question 1

What is a watertight cockpit

Answer 1

Its sills must be in accordance with clause 8 and it must show a degree of watertightness in accordance with clause 9

Question 2

Quick draining cockpit

Answer 2

Draining shall only be due to gravity
When upright, 98% of its volume shall drain
It’s bottom height Hb must be above the WL in accordance with clause 6
There must be draining devices - clause 7
Must be sills - clause 8
A degree of watertightness - clause 9

Question 3

Quick draining cockpit - sailing monohull

Answer 3

90% of volume needs to be able to drain below a 30 degree heel angle

Question 4

Quick draining cockpit - Non sailing (including multihull)

Answer 4

90% of volume needs to be able to drain at a 10 degree heel angle