Bilge plug

[Flying Marog]

I've got a '07 M26 with a 40HP Suzuki. I get water in the bilge even with the hatches closed. I understand there are diverse places the water may be getting in during a rain storm, etc. Has anyone installed a bilge drain/plug through the transom much like most small power boats? The tricky part would be drilling through the transom so as not to violate the water ballast compartment; and not interfering with the engine mount. Anyone have the specs on the distance from the bottom of the transom to the top of the ballast compartment? I keep my boat on a lift with the bow tilted up slightly, so a drain would be a more convenient way to empty the bilge than manual or electrical pumps.

 

[Paul Brinkley]

That would be about 3rd on my list...

1. Stop water from entering boat. (2) Failing No. 1, put in a bilge pump. I would not want to drill a drain hole through the hull below the water line.
-Paul

 

[70623]

Boat Plug

Drill from the inside. You won't screw up that way. A good threaded type screw in bronze plug should work fine. Don't forget to put it in when you launch, and carry spares. Should work fine.