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I just purchased a 1978 Montauk. I have had it out several times- and the only time water comes out of the drain plug hole- is after I have had wet waterskiers in the boat- otherwise everything stays dry. The original owner claimed that the boat doesn't need a bilge pump, by design- but I think it is probably designed for one. Does it need a bilge pump, and if so- what is the best brand/type?