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1999- 19' Justice

While washing the boat yesterday after a day on the water, I noticed that the PVC drain tube from the bow hatch compartment was loose. I turned the end of the tube and it came completely loose and I was able to pull it out of the hull. I got the boat home and inspected the opening today. The foam was very wet to the touch and I put the bow in a down position in the driveway and had water dripping from the foam and out of the drain tube hole. Not a lot of water, but enough for me to worry that the whole bow section might be filled with water.
I have read most of the threads regarding water intrusion in the hull, and most say to patch the leak and go boating. I will do that eventually , but need a little piece of mind knowing I have done everything to get as much water out of the foam as possible.
Are there any tricks??
I have read about people drilling holes in the hull to drain the water. I am very resistant to doing that at this time, but would like to hear anyone's suggestions.
Thanks in advance-