Purpose Made Hole In Hull

[eddycan]

Hi Guys<br /><br />Im just about to purchase a swiftcraft half cabin boat, in the hull on the right hand side about 18 inches from the start of the cabin join there is a hole which looks purposely made, i have seen these holes on a number of boats, could any one tell me what the purpose of these holes is.<br /><br />Many Thanks<br /><br />Eddy

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

Bilge hole or water intake?

 

[eddycan]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

im new to boating but dont think there would b a water intake in hull?<br /><br />could the bilge pump possibly pump out of here?

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

is it below the waterline? if so, it's an intake for something. if it's above the waterline, which i suspect, it's probably just an overboard drain for something. i have two up front for my fish boxes. the bilge drain is usually towards the stern.

 

[eddycan]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

Hi its above the waterline please if i knew how to attach photo on here you could see it.<br /><br />many thanks<br /><br />Eddy

 

[eddycan]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

Hi Guys<br /><br />Its below the anchor storage area possibly a drain from there i think?.<br /><br />will check when i go to pick boat up from current owner.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Eddy

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

eddy- you're probably correct. it's a drain for something, possibly the anchor locker. or it could be a common drain for your deck. most boats are "self-bailing", meaning water on deck will find drains and "bail" to a common overboard discharge. enjoy the new boat!

 

[magster65]

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I'll go with the rope locker drain too, the only other thing I could think of would be a forward bilge pump. Hmmmm... I'll give Shaggy a call, he'll figue it out (they solve everything).<br />

 

[Capn Mike]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

Seems obvious it's the drain for the anchor well. If it bothers you, cover it with a clam shell fitting. That's what came on my boat. Looks spiffy and does away with "Hey....did you know your boat has a hole in it???"

 

[eddycan]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

Hi Guys<br /><br />Thanks very much for the replies,very helpful.

 

[Franki]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

Whats a clamshell fitting????<br /><br />just curious..<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Franki

 

[Bondo]

Re: Purpose Made Hole In Hull

Frankie,<br />Clamshell,= metal or plastic cover, like the ones on your bilge vents... they come in Many sizes....<br />Look like 1/2 of a clam's shell.....