Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Fishbox drain repair

Posted by gentilebrian on 07/19/15 - 9:11 PM
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On my 1999 23 conquest I replaced the bunks on the trailer and first time the boat came off if it something snagged the new carpet and ripped the carpet. I jacked up the boat to see and not quite sure what to think of it. I forgot to post pictures. The drain for the fishbox goes right out the bottom of the boat. From the top looking into the fishbox it all looks fine. Underneith the drain looks to be on a slight angle with the part of the drain toward the stern flush with the hull and the bow side away from the hull about 1/4". Also there is a stainless steel platecovering it from the front. The plate looks exactly like a attwood clamshell vent that is used for when wires go threw the transom above the waterline. (or at least that is what I have seen them used for).

So how do I get this drain out and put back in place. I guess trailer also needs to be adjusted/modified so the drain is not resting on the bunk. how to I check to see if what has gotten in there. Should I even worry about it? I even thought about sealing it up all together and not having a drain at all.