Can not figure out what vent is on front of hull. Help

[97SeaRay55901]

I have a '97 Sea Ray 185 Bowrider. On the front of the hull, port side, down by the bow eye is what looks like a small silver vent cap of some kind. Could it be the fuel vent? I can not find anything that shows it in any literature. I can upload pictures this weekend if that would help. Any help appreciated.

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome, SeaRay. It could be anything. I doubt a fuel vent is by the bow eye, too much of a chance getting water in the tank. Do you have an anchor locker above the "vent"? My guess is an anchor locker drain. Can you snap a pic?

 

[jbcurt00]

yep ^^^ I'll bet GA's nailed it.... Even if not an anchor locker, I'd bet at least 1 storage bin in the bow has a drain............

 

[thumpar]

Maybe the horn.

 

[oldjeep]

Drain for the glove compartment

 

[redneck joe]

http://www.searay.com/boat_graphics/electronic_brochure/Company1729/1C1_23_74DEJAK773V.pdf



on page 10 it shows an anchor locker that should have a drain. On page 18 it does not show it but due to the location you describe is must be.

 

[97SeaRay55901]

Didn't even think of an anchor locker drain. Thank you for solving this mystery for me. Have a great day.

 

[bruceb58]

Drains for compartments are not usually metal. Could be the vent for a water tank or a holding tank but maybe not likely on a 18' bow rider I guess