[eggsuckindog]

OK I have some time - there should be a drain in the bottom first off - into the bilge. Next - I had a 18 and a 23 Sceptre that I just used them on, the problem I see now is the heavier motor weights and draining them. I just ran drains out the transom and it worked fine although the 18 would overflow with 2 or 3 guys in the back. I know some that were done where they pumped out, which maybe the better option today, a regular thru hull scupper with flow adjustment and pump it out. Running is not the issue at rest is when you need the pump but as low as it sits anything pumped out would flow in the pickup just fine IMHO. You may need a some sort of flapper, ball valve or shut off on the drain so it won't back flow when you don't need it. An above floor baitwell which they didn't have back then really would be a better option, as kneeling down digging baits out kinda gets old - not sure where you are but down here pinfish get real smart when that nets comes in and will hide up in the corners - your out of bait until you drain it at the ramp and there 16 in there LOL

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