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Tom,

Could you please describe the process to dewater a Montauk while operating the boat alone without a pump? Do you recommend leaving the helm to access the plug while underway or slowing to idle?

I always thought the safest thing to do would be remain at the helm, keep the bow pointed into the sea, and let the bilge pump do its thing, provided there is one. It only takes a few seconds for a Montauk to turn beam to the sea, which could be bad with a boat full of water.

Just trying to say safe is all.