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goudy,

The 1989 22' model is slightly different than the earlier models as the 1989 has a full splashwell wall.

Not only was my splashwell completely dry, I could remove both plugs in the port and starboard sumps and the water would just barely come in the sump.

I had the Cuddy model so the cuddy weighed approximately 250 pounds sitting up front on the bow. I'm sure this may have played a small part in weight distribution.
Battery and oiler was in the console and the engine was a 1999 Johnson 175 hp.

Consequently, I had no plugs in the sumps. The only plug I used was in the large front locker area (in the cuddy) which also had a bilge pump just in case of taking a wave etc.