Solo transom flaps
Ive lost my flaps at sea. (dont ask :))
So I need to replace them - I guess I just buy some 1mm plexiglass and tape it back on? - Is there not a better solution?
Ive also had my Solo full of water a couple of times. What the quickest and best way to empty it whilst still sailing? Ive used the self-bailers ok but just wondered about the method (downwind upwind etc)
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Lexan is a really good flexible material for transom flaps, mine are secured with a length of keel band (very short screws!). As Ian said, a length of elastic to a hook is the easiest way to close them.
The quickest way to empty after filling up is a beam reach with the flaps open (assuming there's enough wind - if not, how on earth did you capsize?) 😛