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2009 Super Sport 130 anchor locker big hole
Jordi
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Posted on 12/28/16 - 9:11 AM
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Good morning!

My name is Jordi, recent owner of a second hand 2009 Super Sport 130. I'm from Barcelona, Spain, and I live in Miami (Florida) since 2 years ago.

A month ago I purchased the boat after doing an engine inspection and a water test. In theory everything was ok, but we forgot to remove the anchor to look inside the anchor locker.

Last Sunday, when I was rinsing the boat I found a round cap and a hole underneath. I don't understand why they did that hole, but my main worry is that a major repair was done in the boat. I bought the boat through a dealer and I can not talk to the previous owner to find out what is that hole...

After 1h boating the anchor locker gets full of water. I realized that water comes from the drain hole because the previous plug was corroded. I changed the plug but it leaks a bit by the sides. I guess I can stop this leak using silicone.

Do Boston Whaler Super Sport boats have a drain hole in the anchor locker? or it was done by the previous owner?

What do you think that hole was done for?

I attach pictures of the anchor locker: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz9A...sp=sharing

Thank you very much in advance and happy to be part of the Boston Whaler community (if I can fix this problem :) )

Jordi


Edited by Jordi on 12/28/16 - 10:41 AM
 
Phil T
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Posted on 12/28/16 - 11:39 AM
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Jordi -

That appears to be the "Sprue" hole.

When the boat was manufactured, they inserted the foam injector head in to this hole and foamed the hull cavity. It also used to allow excess foam to escape.

This cover should be sealed. I would use a marine grade polysulfide based sealant(e.g.BoatLife LifeCaulk) to the underside and edge of the cover.

Try to dry the area before sealing.

The bow locker drain is standard. If the drain tube is leaking, it should be replaced.




 
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Posted on 12/28/16 - 12:09 PM
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Thank you for your help Phil!

 
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Posted on 12/28/16 - 1:25 PM
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The plug has a T handle. If you turn this clockwise, the rubber part expands to make it tight. Turn it counterclockwise to loosen.

Check the plug to see if it is tight.

I recall 3 or 4 turns should do it.

 
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