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I recently acquired a 1995 Montauk 17 with an Evinrude 90 which I want to restore to like new condition. I will post pictures shortly. I will have lots of questions about the motor, jack plate and other situations. Right now I'm trying to plan what I want to do with it.
I have a 2003 Montauk 170 which is in SC. This boat will be on the Texas coast.
First question. The sprue hole in the anchor locker doesn't seem to serve any purpose. Any reason I can't just take off the cover and glass over it?
Thanks
Harvey

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