Important Summary of Anchor Locker Drain Issue - Attention FSH and 21 Foot owners!

[micj]

Yes @Brian McIver , my boat looked exactly like those pics especially after having 4 teenagers up front and cruising in no wake mode in a little chop.

 

[Bruce]

#Yamaha it would be awesome if you could fix this and perhaps issue something along the lines of a #TSB to your dealers.

 

[Bruce Vance]

I was having an similar issue on my 16 242 limited S, after reading this I went and looked and sure enough it wasn't complete solid piece into anchor locker. You could see the space between the hulls. I've sealed it up and will check next time I'm on,the water if it solved my issue as well. I have a feeling it will because I noticed more water in the ski locker on days when I had people in the front at idle on 12-24 inch waves.

 

[TS4811]

I have a 2017 SX210 and found I would take on water when running at slow speeds and while at anchor in rougher conditions. I see this as 2 separate issues. First, water is forced into drain when moving through the water at slow speeds AND it leaks through the void between hull and locker wall.

To solve the first condition installed a removable plug. I pull the plug just like the bilge drain in stearn and the boat and anchor road remains clean and dry.

To solve the second condition
I have sealed fitting with 5200 but not sure it is secure enough to maintain seal.

I am in fresh water so rinsing is not as big an issue for me here, but I am liking the effect of keeping it plugged up.

I saw a note that @robert843 had posted with a stainless cover to discourage water from being forced in while underway. This looked like another good cure for these conditions. I will be adding that to my upgrade list.

http://www.gemlux.com/catalog/vents-stainless
#839
(Thanks @robert843 )

Maybe the real cure is to always go fast!
Cheers

 

[adrianp89]

This is what we need to install and get rid of the existing thru-hull fitting.
Perko 0323DP 1-1/2" White Thru-Hull Marine Scupper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000VXP42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6LrezbY339H4V

Any confirmed this works?

 

[B_Mutter]

We have had to fix a handful of 21's and FSH this season... 24's we have been able to just seal up. When we are repairing them we drill out the hole to 1" and install this http://www.sea-dog.com/groups/816-drain-tube and then cover it with http://www.sea-dog.com/groups/520-midget-vent to try and keep the water out while at low speeds. We obviously install the drain tube with sealant as well so no water gets in around it. 100% have stopped the water leaking into the hull.

 

[adrianp89]

We have had to fix a handful of 21's and FSH this season... 24's we have been able to just seal up. When we are repairing them we drill out the hole to 1" and install this http://www.sea-dog.com/groups/816-drain-tube and then cover it with http://www.sea-dog.com/groups/520-midget-vent to try and keep the water out while at low speeds. We obviously install the drain tube with sealant as well so no water gets in around it. 100% have stopped the water leaking into the hull.

Looks like I can only buy packs of ten, anywhere I can buy a single?

 

[B_Mutter]

Looks like I can only buy packs of ten, anywhere I can buy a single?

You should be able to get them at your local marine store. Our dealership uses Kellogg which is a division of Land N Sea.