bilge&deck drain

[IVAN QUINTANA]

Im back to my boat project and read jasonj"s post, we cut are boats up about the same time only i removed the top hull and cut back the deck a couple feet,I replaced the transom,glassed it in and put the top back on with a new rub rail.<br />My boats a 19ft glass runabout V hull,its a 1978 steruy,powerd by a94 johnson112 spl.<br />My quetions are regarding the bilge area,<br />I want to be able to wash the in side of the boat,the gas tank is a flat style, shaped like the hull and it sets a the bilge drain area under the splash guard,<br />Is this the orignal spot for it?<br />Im planing on puting two drains in the back, should i relocate the tank?<br />How dos the drain system work on this kind of boat? well thanks for any info on the subject,Ive been taking pictures and ill try to post them.

 

[Bondo]

Re: bilge&deck drain

I think you'll need to mount the tank on strips of something, So the water can drain under it....<br />The drains are for when the boat is on the trailer....<br />When in the water, It's Best to have a bilgepump or 2.... Depending on the boat....