[alberg30] Finally got the boat in the water

[Rap1208 at aol.com]

From: Rap1208 at aol.com

John, the original boats had a drain tube to the bilge from the botton of the 
box, and another hose to drain the ice compartment, that connected to the 
cockpit drain hose.  That connection was taped into the side of the hose, ( 
at  about water level)   with a hole and a steel fitting .  I removed mine a 
few years ago, and it was ready to let go, all rusty and nasty.  I can only 
fear what would have happened. (a sinking boat)  I replaced the cockpit drain 
with a new hose, and let the ice compartment drain into the bilge.  It only 
takes a few seconds for my electric bilge pump to pump out the water,   If 
you look from the underside, you may be able to see where the cut should be 
made for the outside lid.  Then you will probably have to clean out the drain 
trough,  (that should have a hose that ties the drain into the port locker 
drain)  Rotsa ruck.    Russ

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