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Garris, thanks for the additional information. I think I will remove the fish locker portion of the deck later this summer to see what sort of shape its in. The FO did say that one of the last things he did was remove the deck and the gas tank to clean it out. Hopefully the underside is in ok shape. I have not driven it yet but I would assume I'd leave the gas tank compartment drain unplugged.

Phil, not sure if I can hold out any longer to replace all the drains. That boat has about 26. :) At the least I will coat the inside and edges of the tubes with 4200 and replace them all after my test drive. I don't want to spend any more time and money on this boat until I find out it doesn't list to one side or barely get on plane or the transom rips off.

Dave thanks for that information. Great to also have your insight on the 22 footer.

I really appreciate all the help I receive here. I don't feel like I'm doing this project on my own and I have a lot of help from folks who have "been there and done that".