DePersia Bailer

[captaindad]

In the process of refirbing my DSII I realized that the cast aluminum DePersia bailer in the transom well is pretty well shot. I have removed it and there is lots of corrosion and the threads are done. I can't seem to find any easy replacement at places like D&R. Has anyone else replaced theirs with oringinal or some other after market device?

Thanks.

[Orion]

I just popped mine out as well. It was corroded and cracked. I was thinking about using a large rubber cork. But if anyone has a better solution I would like to know.

[njsurfboat]

the plastic bailer retrofits, although is doesnt mount as flush as could be desired.

[Orion]

Thanks. I'm going to replace it this summer!

[Orion]

In order to install the new DePersia bailer will I have to remove the "shaft" of the old one? It seems pretty well struck in the boat. Any advice would be appreciated.

[captaindad]

I removed mine by using a little hammer persuation. I put a small block of wood on the end protruding into the transom well and a couple of good wacks started to seperate the sealant holding it to the hull. Now I need to replace it but for now a small foam ball(actually one the kids use for Knee hockey) jammed it works fine until I splurge the $60 for the plastic one at D&R. I have been searching around for a new washer nut to attempt using the original bailer but a coarse thread 1 1/4 inch aluminum cast one is hard to find.

[Orion]

Thanks! I figured I would have to resort to the hammer. For now, I have been using a little rubber cork I found at the hardware store.

[njsurfboat]

I used a hacksaw blade mounted to a handle and cut the remaining peice of the bailer twice. First cut the bailer off from the bottom leaving it roughly flush with the undersideof the hull. Then the blade gets inserted from the inside of the boat through the one remaining piece and the two cuts are performed so the piece can colapse slightly. then a few gentle taps.