by Guest » Wed Jul 26, 2000 6:25 pm
I have this plug as well that leads in to the after floatation compartment. It does not lead through the transom. I find it interesting why Oday would have put in this plug because it only seems to invite water into this after compartment. I have put a plug in that hole and sealed it off. There is access to this compartment, as there is a fiberglass plate that goes over the compartment. I screwed this plate into place and used silicone to seal it off. All dry in there now. The only way I can see to adding the drain plug is to put a through hull fitting. I hesitate to try it, but I guess I can always reglass over the hole if it doesn't work. Any thoughts. I have a gen 1 DS1 as well, but I don't have any floorboards in mine. I am considering adding the rubber mats they sell at restaurant supply stores for kitchen non-skid mats. I am not sure what or if I will put in a plug, but I am hating to bail, and I get an aweful bit of gravel to grind away my sweet paintjob due to beach landings. This would be much easier to eliminate if I could "flush it down the drain!"
Eric J. Nelson (nelsonjnelson-at-msn.com)