Another Clean-Out Plug Thread

[gthorson]

I had the boat out this weekend. The cleanouts were plum full of water. I haven't yet applied the bees wax. Any chance the water passing the plugs is overflowing into the storage area, down the drains, and then is pumped out the bilge? Maybe the pesky anchor storage locker drain is getting a worse rap that it deserves?

 

[drewkaree]

I had the boat out this weekend. The cleanouts were plum full of water. I haven't yet applied the bees wax. Any chance the water passing the plugs is overflowing into the storage area, down the drains, and then is pumped out the bilge? Maybe the pesky anchor storage locker drain is getting a worse rap that it deserves?

I promise you, that anchor locker drain has a well deserved reputation. True, it may not be in every case, but it's definitely one of the first (and easiest) things to check. The drink holders would be the easiest, but least problematic, the cleanout tray would be next, the scupper would follow, the ski locker fitting, and lastly, the rub rail.

The cleanout plugs should be regular maintenance items, with additional attention to details, as they are contributors as well, but you should be touching those at least twice each outing.