bilge plug between cabin and cockpit

computer-rooter

I haven't seen this discussed yet, so maybe it's a fresh topic:

My 22 classic gets wet in the cabin a lot (Why isn't really part of the story). I'm thinking about drilling through the crossmember that the rear cabin bulkhead sits on (at deck level) and puckying in a thru-hull tube. Then I can use a bilge plug to auto-drain the cabin when I'm on step. Anyone see a downside to this?

Mr. Fisherman · Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 10:39 pm Post subject:

My 95 Angler has one. I thought it was stock?

I usually don't have issue with water in the cabin unless it is rain water when it sits on the trailer.

rogerbum · Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 10:44 pm Post subject:

My 2002 22 has one - mine has a nylon fitting with a screw in plug that I leave in all the time. When I'm at rest, and it's raining, water pools just in front of the door so I want it plugged. However, if you use a normal through hull/plug combo (like the cockpit drain), it should be easy enough to plug and unplug as needed.

Roger

starcrafttom · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 1:40 am Post subject:

I had the factory add on last year while the boat was in for some work. My sons friends got the floor soaked while swimming and tubing last summer. there was no way to drain the floor, I had to use towels instead. now I have a drain.

computer-rooter · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 5:01 am Post subject: