Water drainage after wash down

[tjlight]

I just purchased a 2004 Q3 w/ 90hp Merc O/B, and after doing the test run in saltwater I had to rinse the whole boat down. Well my issue is that the water used to spray down the inside of the boat stays inside the boat, not the mention the aft seating storage compartments fill with water. I find it odd that there is no drain hole in storage or self bailing feature for the cabin. I had 2-3 inches of water in the battery compartment.... I know the gas tank in directly below the seating but is there some way to install a floor drain and drains in the storage? I really don't want to shop-vac the water out everytime I go out.

 

[magicman1223]

Re: Water drainage after wash down

I have a 2001 q3 and noticed the same thing after cleaning it and what not. I was a bit alarmed as well but used a shop vac to clean it. If you find out a way to create a drain take some pictures and share :-D . Once I get some nice weather I will look to resolve this issue on by boat as well .

 

[tjlight]

Re: Water drainage after wash down

Well, I emailed Tahoe and they told me to drill holes in my boat and use a push style drain.....? I have decidied to carefully drill the two holes and apply silicone around the hole. I will then install a flush mount screw down louvered vent which I also intend to seal down with silicone and will use stainlees screws to secure in place. I have seen several different manufactures use this or something very similar to this as drains on there boats. I purchased the louvered vents from West Marine. The product is made by "PERKO" and is called a locker ventilator. I know West Marine is not the cheapest place in town, but there customer service at my local store is great so I didn't mind paying a little more than I should have.

 

[magicman1223]

Re: Water drainage after wash down

Good to hear that you have the issue resolved. Did you take any pics..?

 

[tjlight]

Re: Water drainage after wash down

No pics yet. I haven't installed them the weather has not been cooperating with me. I will hopefully get a chance this week. I will post detailed steps once complete and submit pics as well.

 

[tjlight]

Re: Water drainage after wash down

As promised I took pics. Tools required: small hole saw, scissors, drill,drill bits, screw driver, RTV sealant or equivelant, drain cover, stainless screws, adhesive.
step 1: peel back carpet at desried drain location.
step 2: position drain and mark location with pen or permanet marker. Drill hole or holes.
step 3: shop vac all dust away.
step 4: apply a generious amount of RTV or sealant to all exposed wood in hole.
step 5: apply a light coat to bottom of drain cover and set in place.
step 6: screw down with stainless screws.
step 7: fold carpet back down and trim to fit drain using scissors.
step 8: apply adhesive or hot glue to back of carpet and stick it back down.



sorry they are in no specfic order. hope this helps.

 

[magicman1223]

Re: Water drainage after wash down

Awesome good write up now I will do this to my boat Thanks Tjlight

 

[earlb32]

Re: Water drainage after wash down

As promised I took pics. Tools required: small hole saw, scissors, drill,drill bits, screw driver, RTV sealant or equivelant, drain cover, stainless screws, adhesive.
step 1: peel back carpet at desried drain location.
step 2: position drain and mark location with pen or permanet marker. Drill hole or holes.
step 3: shop vac all dust away.
step 4: apply a generious amount of RTV or sealant to all exposed wood in hole.
step 5: apply a light coat to bottom of drain cover and set in place.
step 6: screw down with stainless screws.
step 7: fold carpet back down and trim to fit drain using scissors.
step 8: apply adhesive or hot glue to back of carpet and stick it back down.

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sorry they are in no specfic order. hope this helps.

Nice write up! Where exactly did you put the drains? I have a 2008 Q6 that needs this upgrade bad!! More pics would be great...

 

[PrinceValium]

Re: Water drainage after wash down

Nice job on making the drain and good pics.