Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Water Intrusion at Through Drains

Posted by VA Whaler on 03/31/15 - 12:37 PM
#9

Hey Garris,

Sorry to hear about my boat's twin. I'd bet if I used a moisture meter on my boat, I'd get the same reading if not worse. when I pulled the cabin drain and the starboard locker drain, some water dripped out. I let the foam dry a couple days and I was good to go.

You tackled the dreaded fish locker to splashwell drain so the thru hull drains should be no problem for you. I'd highly recommend the air gun procedure if you have a friend and a good sized block of wood that you can employ. If you start at the anchor locker drain, its all downhill from there. That SOB about killed me but I wasted my time trying to get the threaded bolt flaring tool to work there.

Let me know if you have any questions and I totally echo Phil's sentiments. Our boats are no longer spring chickens. Let's get as much enjoyment out of them as possible and unless absolutely necessary (drain tubes qualify) get the old gal out of the yard and into the water. :)