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I just bought my first Whaler, a 13' 1972 Sport with a 40 HP Tohatsu. I love it!! I plan to keep it at my freshwater dock this summer, then haul it to Florida this winter and keep it in saltwater dock for a month or two. I'm adding bottom paint now. I'm still concerned about leaving this boat in the water even with a new cover. Do you use small bilge pumps? I have shore power available. I've seen reference to leaving the drain plug out and the excess water runs out?? What are my options?? Thanks.


(fixed typo in year)