Fish Box Thru hull

mackbm · #1 07-02-2006, 11:41 AM

I recently bought a 23'cc and absolutely love it. One issue I have is the amount of water in the bilge after taking her out. Granted two of the times I went out it was in a steady rain and yesterday 2-3 foot chop with a lot of spray. I have been looking through this website for quite awhile and have read some post on the thru hull in the fish box being a source for water in the bilge. What is the easiest way to determine if this is the cause?

SECF3114M73J · #2 07-02-2006, 07:18 PM

If the boat is on a trailer fill the bilge with water and check to see if it's leaking out.

Jon G · #3 07-04-2006, 11:07 PM

If you need to replace it use a nice heavy BRONZE one NO plastic allowed!

SECF3114M73J · #4 07-05-2006, 03:03 PM

Good advice. I replaced mine with a brass or broze thru fitting.

mackbm · #5 07-05-2006, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the advice and the heads up if I need to replace it.

eggsuckindog · #6 07-06-2006, 05:56 PM

If your talking the front box, water in the bige won't work, mine did that but I noticed it was lose.