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Hello again Carter, so your side mounted helm does not have an access door that will allow you to view down where the harness and rigging enters the deck??? So you do have the 1.0" diameter drain port that I described previously?

I think I may have confused you or myself, your deck should have a square black deck plate/cover at the starboard rear where the electrical harness and rigging exit to the motor, yes? It should also have a 4.0" diameter inspection port. Some Dauntlesses of our vintage had 2 of these deck/rigging covers others (like mine) only have the rear one, does yours have the forward cover down in the side mount helm? If so, that would then explain your frustration in gaining easy access.

You may have to get creative if you decide to wash-out the rigging tunnel. Carter, if the rigging at your starboard rear allows undo the screws that secure the black deck cover and try to raise it a bit to better access the compartment for a better inspection.

Regarding Flounder's Dauntless 18, that hull if its a 1999 or newer (which I think it may be) are quite different that our Dauntlesses built from 1994 thru 1998.

All the best with the project...
Angel M.