Elvstrom Bailers

Elvstrom / Andersen Bailers
Originally designed by Paul Elvstr�m for the Finn class, these Stainless Steel 'automatic' Bailers have been the industry standard for over 50 years. Currently manufactured by Andersen, and commonly used on a large variety of dingys and small keelboats, Externally-mounted and Internally-mounted SS Bailers (and parts for them) are available in a variety of sizes, below.

Externally mounted Bailers
Externally mounted Bailers are bolted in place from the outside of the Hull, and caulked to prevent leaks between them and the Hull. These units have only one (1) gasket - that goes between the body and the trap door. Gaskets are easily replaceable, simply pry the bail off of the trap door, the trap door will then come out from the bottom.
*'Mini' SS Bailer: Elv 10-M:* Elvstrom 'Mini' Stainless Steel Bailer is installed from the underside of the boat. Bailer is 3 5/8" long x 2 3/16" wide (92 x 57mm), and fastens to hull with (4) 3mm x 20mm FH screws and nuts (included), on 62mm x 46mm hole centers. Requires 2 7/8" x 1 1/2" (73mm x 38mm) cut-out through hull.
	*Gasket only for 'Mini' Bailer: Elv 10-MG:* Replacement Gasket for Elvstrom 'Mini' SS Bailer is cut from 5mm thick adhesive-backed rubber foam. To install, simply pry the bail off of the trap door, the trap door will then come out the bottom of the boat.
*'New Large' SS Bailer: Elv 11-NL:* Elvstrom 'New Large' Stainless Steel Bailer is installed from the underside of the boat. Bailer is 5 5/8" long x 3 1/8" wide (143 x 80mm), and fastens to hull with six (6) 5mm x 16mm FH screws and nuts (included), on (maximum) 4 13/16" x 2 1/2" (122mm x 63mm) hole centers. Requires 4 1/8" x 1 5/8" (104mm x 42mm) cut-out through hull.
	*Gasket only for 'New Large' Bailer: Elv 11-NLG:* Replacement Gasket for Elvstrom 'New Large' SS Bailer is cut from 5mm thick adhesive-backed rubber foam. To install, simply pry the bail off of the trap door, the trap door will then come out the bottom of the boat.

Internally mounted Bailers
Internally mounted 'Super Series' Bailers are bolted in place from the inside of the Hull, and use an external gasket to prevent leaks between them and the Hull, as well as an internal gasket - that goes between the body and the trap door. Replacing an external gasket requires removing the unit from the inside of the boat, replacing an internal gasket requires taking the unit apart by drilling out the assembly rivets.
*'Super Mini' SS Bailer: Elv 20-SMin:* Elvstrom 'Super Mini' Stainless Steel Bailer is installed from the inside the boat. Bailer is 4 3/16" long x 2 7/16" wide (106 x 61mm), and fastens to hull with (4) 5mm x 16mm FH screws and nuts (included), on 3 3/4" x 2" (95mm x 51mm) hole centers. Requires 3 3/8" x 1 9/16" (85mm x 40mm) cut-out through hull. All fasteners and Gaskets are included.
	*'Super Mini' Bailer - Gasket Replacement Kit: Elv 20-SMin-GK:*
	Complete Gasket Replacement Kit for Elvstrom 'Super Mini' SS Bailer. Includes one (1) each: 1mm External Gasket, 2mm External Gasket, Internal Gasket, and three (3) copper rivets.
	*External Gasket only for 'Super Mini' Bailer - 1mm thick: Elv 20-SMin-G1:* *External Gasket only for 'Super Mini' Bailer - 2mm thick: Elv 20-SMin-G2:*
	External rubber Gasket for Elvstrom 'Super Mini' SS Bailer. Fits between the unit and the Hull.
	*Internal Gasket only for 'Super Mini' Bailer: Elv 20-SMin-G5:*
	Internal Gasket for Elvstrom 'Super Mini' SS Bailer is cut from 5mm thick rubber. Installation requires removal of bailer from the boat and disassembly of the unit by drilling out the assembly rivets.

*'Super Mini Special' SS Bailer: Elv 21-SMS:* Elvstrom 'Super Mini Special' Stainless Steel Bailer is installed from the inside the boat. Designed for racing dinghies where the bailer is operated from a hiking position, this bailer is mounted without spring lever. Bailer is 4 3/16" long x 2 7/16" wide (106 x 61mm), and fastens to hull with (4) 5mm x 16mm FH screws and nuts (included), on 3 3/4" x 2" (95mm x 51mm) hole centers. Requires 3 3/8" x 1 9/16" (85mm x 40mm) cut-out through hull. All fasteners and Gaskets are included.
	*'Super Mini Special' Bailer - Gasket Replacement Kit: Elv 21-SMS-GK:*
	Complete Gasket Replacement Kit for Elvstrom 'Super Mini Special' SS Bailer. Includes one (1) each: 1mm External Gasket, 2mm External Gasket, Internal Gasket, and three (3) copper rivets.
	*External Gasket only for 'Super Mini Special' SS Bailer - 1mm thick: Elv 21-SMS-G1:* *External Gasket only for 'Super Mini Special' SS Bailer - 2mm thick: Elv 21-SMS-G2:*
	External rubber Gasket for Elvstrom 'Super Mini Special' SS Bailer. Fits between the unit and the Hull.
	*Internal Gasket only for 'Super Mini Special' SS Bailer: Elv 21-SMS-G5:*
	Internal Gasket for Elvstrom 'Super Mini Special' SS Bailer is cut from 5mm thick rubber. Installation requires removal of bailer from the boat and disassembly of the unit by drilling out the assembly rivets.

*'Super Medium' SS Bailer: Elv 23-SMed:* Elvstrom 'Super Medium' Stainless Steel Bailer is installed from the inside the boat. Bailer is 5 5/16" long x 2 11/16" wide (135 x 67mm), and fastens to hull with six (6) 5mm x 16mm FH screws and nuts (included), on 4 13/16" x 2 1/8" (122mm x 54mm) hole centers. Requires 4 3/8" x 1 11/16" (110mm x 43mm) cut-out through hull. All fasteners and Gaskets are included.
	*'Super Medium' Bailer - Gasket Replacement Kit: Elv 23-SMed-GK:*
	Complete Gasket Replacement Kit for Elvstrom 'Super Medium' SS Bailer. Includes one (1) each: 1mm External Gasket, 2mm External Gasket, Internal Gasket, and six (6) copper rivets.
	*External Gasket only for 'Super Medium' SS Bailer - 1mm thick: Elv 23-SMed-G1:* *External Gasket only for 'Super Medium' SS Bailer - 2mm thick: Elv 23-SMed-G2:*
	External rubber Gasket for Elvstrom 'Super Medium' Bailer. Fits between the unit and the Hull.
	*Internal Gasket only for 'Super Medium' SS Bailer: Elv 23-SMed-G5:*
	Internal Gasket for Elvstrom 'Super Medium' Bailer is cut from 5mm thick rubber. Installation requires removal of bailer from the boat and disassembly of the unit by drilling out the assembly rivets.

*'Super Max' SS Bailer: Elv 24-SMax:* Elvstrom 'Super Max' Stainless Steel Bailer is installed from the inside the boat. Bailer is 5 5/16" long x 3 1/8" wide (135 x 79mm), and fastens to hull with six (6) 5mm x 16mm FH screws and nuts (included), on 4 13/16" x 2 5/8" (122mm x 66mm) hole centers. Requires 4 3/8" x 2 3/16" (110mm x 55mm) cut-out through hull. All fasteners and Gaskets are included.
	*'Super Max' Bailer - Gasket Replacement Kit: Elv 24-SMax-GK:*
	Complete Gasket Replacement Kit for Elvstrom 'Super Max' SS Bailer. Includes one (1) each: 1mm External Gasket, 2mm External Gasket, Internal Gasket, and six (6) copper rivets.
	*External Gasket only for 'Super Max' Bailer - 1mm thick: Elv 24-SMax-G1:* *External Gasket only for 'Super Max' Bailer - 2mm thick: Elv 24-SMax-G2:*
	External rubber Gasket for Elvstrom 'Super Max' SS Bailer. Fits between the unit and the Hull.
	*Internal Gasket only for 'Super Max' Bailer: Elv 24-SMax-G5:*
	Internal Gasket for Elvstrom 'Super Max' SS Bailer is cut from 5mm thick rubber. Installation requires removal of bailer from the boat and disassembly of the unit by drilling out the assembly rivets.

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