We just bought a 2002 Beneteau 473. On the stern platform, port side, is a locker, the bottom of which is below the waterline. At the lowest part of the locker is a drain hole, under which is a clamshell fitting. When the boat is at rest, there is about 8" of water in the locker. Underway, the clamshell fitting promotes evacuation of the water. What is the purpose of this locker????
Seems to me, the locker just gets grungy with marine growth. Any use for this locker, other than as a live fish well or to store lobsters when cruising in Maine?
Any advice on how to manage this locker or convert it to other, dry usable space? The rest of the boat is great; we bought it despite this weird locker, which has me thinking WTF! Thanks in advance!
Mark
Seems to me, the locker just gets grungy with marine growth. Any use for this locker, other than as a live fish well or to store lobsters when cruising in Maine?
Any advice on how to manage this locker or convert it to other, dry usable space? The rest of the boat is great; we bought it despite this weird locker, which has me thinking WTF! Thanks in advance!
Mark