2021 212SD: 3 Drain Plugs? What gives?

[Mully262]

Question for ya:
I got a 2021 212SD in December. During the walkthrough with the dealer, he pointed out three drain plugs: The tradition one on the transom; one in the engine compartment in front of the engines, and one in the ski locker. The dealer said all 3 should be closed while the boat is in use.

My question. Why? And more importantly, do I close the other two drain plugs while in operation?? I would think that I would only close the traditional drain plug, and the other two stay open to assist water in flowing to the rear to the bilge pump. The only logical use I can see for the other 2 is in the event I am storing the boat, uncovered, outside, with the traditional drainplug close. If it rains, it would pool the water away from the engines.

What am I missing here??

Thanks!

 

[HangOutdoors]

Great question. Here is another thread on the topic

Drain Plugs 2020 AR210 | JetBoaters.net - The World's Largest Jet Boat Forum!

 

[Mully262]

Perfect. Thank you sir.

 

[anmut]

I only leave the final plug at the transom closed when underway - I like all the spillage from filling bags in the ski locker and the incorrectly sealed anchor locker to go right back to the bilge pump.

 

[RobbieO]

Question for ya:
I got a 2021 212SD in December. During the walkthrough with the dealer, he pointed out three drain plugs: The tradition one on the transom; one in the engine compartment in front of the engines, and one in the ski locker. The dealer said all 3 should be closed while the boat is in use.

My question. Why? And more importantly, do I close the other two drain plugs while in operation?? I would think that I would only close the traditional drain plug, and the other two stay open to assist water in flowing to the rear to the bilge pump. The only logical use I can see for the other 2 is in the event I am storing the boat, uncovered, outside, with the traditional drainplug close. If it rains, it would pool the water away from the engines.

What am I missing here??

Thanks!

I have a 2021 212SE, and have 2 in the engine compartment. I can't even reach the one on the bottom. I tried yesterday, it's a PIA. I'm with you, what gives?

 

[anmut]

I have a 2021 212SE, and have 2 in the engine compartment. I can't even reach the one on the bottom. I tried yesterday, it's a PIA. I'm with you, what gives?

Just leave it out. Yamaha is compartmentalizing to prevent the boat from sinking or motor from being damaged if you would take a huge wave over the bow or your ski locker bag bursts - but I've never worried about that too much. I've always thought if my bilge can't keep up, i've got two super bilge pumps i can plug in that I use for filling ballast bags.

 

[RobbieO]

Just leave it out. Yamaha is compartmentalizing to prevent the boat from sinking or motor from being damaged if you would take a huge wave over the bow or your ski locker bag bursts - but I've never worried about that too much. I've always thought if my bilge can't keep up, i've got two super bilge pumps i can plug in that I use for filling ballast bags.

Sounds good...no ballasts on my boat, and I don't plan on being offshore