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Hi gchuba,Thanks for your response. There are 2 through hull drains, One in the forward locker and 1 under a small flap on the starboard side, The forward one works perfectly, the rear one was stuck, i have removed it along with the remains of the brass tube, It looks like the previous owner had gunged it up with sealer, The foam was exposed to water and i'm a little worried about it being water logged although she doesn't seem excessively heavy.

I guess now, i have 2 questions.

1. Does anyone know where i may get a new through hull tube and plug?
2. Once i have replaced this tube can i operate the boat with this plug out and have self draining decks?

many thanks

Chris.