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Prior to replacing my fuel tank this season, i ALWAYS kept the bilge plug out. This always kept a good portion of water in the bilge. Whn no one was in the boat, the water level in the bilge would remain low, but when me and a few others would get in the boat, it would naturally sit lower, thus taking more water in the bilge, and the possibilty of water spilling back into the tank area.
When i replaced the tank, i decided no more leaving the plug out, so i Installed an automatic bilge pump, and i now keep the plug in.
I hope this will reduce the risk of water spilling over into the fuel tank area.