Hole Plugging Question

[BarryBum]

I am still new to this boating thing, only in my 9th month of boat ownership. My question is concerning a drain plug hole in my transom. Not the drain for the hull, but there is a drain plug hole right directly under the engine. When the boat is in the water, this area fills with water. It never overfills into the boat, but I was just wondering what would happen if I put a plug in this hole? I hope I explained this right, sorry for the stupidness.<br />Thanks

 

[JB]

Re: Hole Plugging Question

Hi Barry.<br /><br />You need to tell us more about your boat. <br /><br />The hole you speak of may be a "scupper", intended to let water drain out of the cockpit if you take some over the bow or gunnels in rough water. In that case it should be left open.<br /><br />It also might be a drain intended to be kept plugged except when you are washing the boat down or get water in from some other reason, like rain.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[ebbtide176]

Re: Hole Plugging Question

just wondering if this 'area' you're talking about is a homemade livewell? or maybe what i've heard called the splashwell(right in front of motor)? maybe you should provide the model/make of boat...