Replaced my anchor locker drain fitting due to leaks

[jcb1977]

I'm also thinking about finding some sort of self-filling product to fill the bottom of the anchor locker up to the drain elevation. it's not much maybe an 1" or 2". thinking about flex seal paste or flex seal liquid to just pour down there and let it cure to fill that gap so water doesn't' collect

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I'm also thinking about finding some sort of self-filling product to fill the bottom of the anchor locker up to the drain elevation. it's not much maybe an 1" or 2". thinking about flex seal paste or flex seal liquid to just pour down there and let it cure to fill that gap so water doesn't' collect

Good idea! If you are a bit creative you could make the bottom slightly higher than the drain with a bit of a depression leading to the drain to promote even better draining… but just making it level with the drain would go a long ways to keeping that locker dryer.

 

[jcb1977]

Good idea! If you are a bit creative you could make the bottom slightly higher than the drain with a bit of a depression leading to the drain to promote even better draining… but just making it level with the drain would go a long ways to keeping that locker dryer.

I poured some flex seal liquid in the bottom of the locker as a filler so there's no room for water to remain. I think it's going to work out pretty well.

 

[Kaffi311]

Wow- newbie here w a 2023 FSH 222 Sport E. Just read this 8 page thread - and checked out our anchor locker. Our drain hole doesn't look as bad as some here- but drain still needs to be replaced as it does not reach all the way into the anchor locker. Our boat also has the clamshell cover on the outside. What is the current product link to get to complete this job? I am of course going to remove the drain and measure before ordering- but want to make sure I am getting the correct materials to accommodate this clamshell cover. Thanks !!!! Love (and already addicted to) this forum

 

[anmut]

I chased this for years, then just decided to silicon the hole completely shut. No more water issues.

 

[CarolinaJet]

This is the one I used on 2021 AR210 - not sure I know what you mean by clamshell cover though.

https://a.co/d/9ZJyZZe

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

This is the one I used on 2021 AR210 - not sure I know what you mean by clamshell cover though.

https://a.co/d/9ZJyZZe

OEM cheesey clamshell





Proper replacement clamshell style




I prefer this style….


Which enables you to use a plug


Because of where the drain is located on the inside I can’t use a plug like that on the inside. But keeping this drain fitting plugged with this stopper keeps water from flowing in and out of the anchor. The drain on my boat is very close to the water.



But what I observed even on the bow rider version of the 2020 21’ hull that @drewkaree has which has the drain higher up, when he accelerated to get up on plane I saw a full stream of water come out of the drain. To me it makes sense to keep this anchor locker drain plugged and pull it if needed to drain either after using the anchor or after washing or rain. This is even more important if you’re boating in waters with an AIS issue…then you don’t have to decontaminate your ground tackle if you didn’t use it. Otherwise your ground tackle will be wet every time you use your boat.

 

[jcb1977]

this the clamshell I replaced the OEM one with.......it was very close but did cover the three screw holes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1BW32K2?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

 

[Acard7]

this the clamshell I replaced the OEM one with.......it was very close but did cover the three screw holes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1BW32K2?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

Ordered this yesterday and plan to change it on our 24 252SE, noticed that indeed the current fitting does not go flush with the anchor locker itself. So thanks for providing pics and part numbers!

 

[Kaffi311]

Yes, this is what the 2024 FSH's currently have. It's just the small metal ring inserted in the hole and the clamshell cover on the outside. Pretty darn lame if you ask me! But at least it wasn't hard to get the metal piece out versus the plastic one they use to use for a drain. I'll be ordering the thru hull fitting that I can cap. I like that idea. The current metal fitting is 3/4".