What in the world is the chrome thing on this boat??

boatless4now · Apr 24, 2010

I am in the process of purchasing the boat that is in the attached file. I can see this chrome thing that is close to the winch close to the keel but I cannot figure out what it is and the current owner doesn't know either. Does anyone have an idea what it might be?

cbavier · Apr 24, 2010

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boatless4now said:
I am in the process of purchasing the boat that is in the attached file. I can see this chrome thing that is close to the winch close to the keel but I cannot figure out what it is and the current owner doesn't know either. Does anyone have an idea what it might be?

Looks like a vent. Possibly for the fuel tank or it could be covering up a Boo Boo. It sure is far forward.

marinemech1 · Apr 24, 2010

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best guess .. its hiding a drain hole for forward storage area.
Wayne

boatless4now · Apr 24, 2010

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I never thought of these they're good suggestions. I forgot to mention that this is a 1998 SeaRay 185 with a 4.3 I/O.

Rocky_Road · Apr 24, 2010

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It's hard to tell from the picture, but is there a hole in the center?

If so...I have something similiar on my older bowrider. Mine allows the forward compartment (great for icing down the brews) to drain as the ice melts.

Happy boating!

bktheking · Apr 24, 2010

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Its a deer whistle

CBGale2 · Apr 24, 2010

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Hate it when those deer go swimming out in front of you. Its no wonder boat inusrance is so expensive.

bktheking · Apr 24, 2010

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I know, I just picked up 2, they make a port and starboard model instead of the old centre style

marcortez · Apr 24, 2010

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2 to 1 it's an anchor locker drain.

NCLakeboater · Apr 24, 2010

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marcortez said:
2 to 1 it's an anchor locker drain.

Correct. I've seen the exact same drain outlet on other boats.

smokeonthewater · Apr 24, 2010

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rocket powered bow thruster

cr2k · Apr 24, 2010

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It's a blow hole so your boat can breath when it is proposing.

Overnighter20 · Apr 25, 2010

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Looks to me like one of those clamshells you cover cables and wiring with where ther enter/exit. Wonder what it's covering up?

oops! · Apr 25, 2010

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anchor drain....

when you get in the boat....throw a cup of water in the anchor storage compartment and see where it comes out

Overnighter20 · Apr 25, 2010

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oops! said:
anchor drain....

when you get in the boat....throw a cup of water in the anchor storage compartment and see where it comes out

Possibly,,,,,but why would there be a clamshell, (at a funny angle to boot), instead of a regular thru hole, and why there, instead of piping it over to the side?

Sompin fishy there I tell ya!

DBreskin · Apr 25, 2010

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Overnighter20 said:
Possibly,,,,,but why would there be a clamshell, (at a funny angle to boot), instead of a regular thru hole, and why there, instead of piping it over to the side?

It's the anchor locker drain. I have the same part on my boat. The clamshell is to prevent water from being forced into the hole while underway. The location is because the drain has to be below the lowest point in the locker. Water doesn't flow uphill, ya'know.

joe009 · Apr 25, 2010

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a lot of boats have them.i think they are air vents to air the hull.the clam shell keeps water from getting into the hull.

NCLakeboater · Apr 25, 2010

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joe009 said:
a lot of boats have them.i think they are air vents to air the hull.the clam shell keeps water from getting into the hull.

Nope, it's an anchor locker drain.

Don S · Apr 25, 2010

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Oops posted the answer, it's the drain for the anchor locker. The reason for the clam shell is to prevent water from being forced into the hole and into the anchor locker while the boat is moving forward.

mike343 · Apr 25, 2010

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If you are talking about the thing right next to the cleat, it's the horn.

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