[Miles Offshore]

Scott, the hole was probably 1 3/8" prior to plugging up. I drilled it back out 1" hole. The only problem I had was the epoxy expanding on me inside the boat. I believe if I had sealed the inside with duck tape as I had on the bottom it would have kept the epoxy put. I poked a hole in the duck tape big enough for the syringe to go into on the previous horizontal holes and it worked fine. Now I have to remove the epoxy and it is quite hard !! Only enough room for a dremel tool that I can think of in the well, I just hope I dont mess up the gelcoat
inside while trying to remove it.
Finster- yes the first thing I do when I get on the boat is plug them both up. Other than when the boat is moored the only time I open them is when I need to drain water, blood etc, then the plugs go back in. I believe they are the standard 3/4" expandable plugs. Also did this previously on the old 20 I/O i used to own. If there is a really strong wind that is producing a lot of spray I will also remove the plugs though while running although it is rare when I need to do this.craig

[ April 17, 2003, 01:00 PM: Message edited by: Miles Offshore ]