bilge plug between cabin and cockpit

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C Dory Year
1982
C Dory Model
22 Classic
Hull Identification Number
MFN220520382
Vessel Name
RAGING FERRET
I haven't seen this discussed yet, so maybe it's a fresh topic:

My 22 classic gets wet in the cabin a lot (Why isn't really part of the story). I'm thinking about drilling through the crossmember that the rear cabin bulkhead sits on (at deck level) and puckying in a thru-hull tube. Then I can use a bilge plug to auto-drain the cabin when I'm on step. Anyone see a downside to this?
 
My 95 Angler has one. I thought it was stock?

I usually don't have issue with water in the cabin unless it is rain water when it sits on the trailer.
 
My 2002 22 has one - mine has a nylon fitting with a screw in plug that I leave in all the time. When I'm at rest, and it's raining, water pools just in front of the door so I want it plugged. However, if you use a normal through hull/plug combo (like the cockpit drain), it should be easy enough to plug and unplug as needed.

Roger
 
I had the factory add on last year while the boat was in for some work. My sons friends got the floor soaked while swimming and tubing last summer. there was no way to drain the floor, I had to use towels instead. now I have a drain.
 
Mr. Fisherman":g5n1hlfk said:
My 95 Angler has one. I thought it was stock?

I usually don't have issue with water in the cabin unless it is rain water when it sits on the trailer.
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Thanks all for the input!

My c-dory so old it's in black and white instead of color. If the newer ones are coming with cabin drains and the factory is refitting for them, I'll upgrade too.


My water issues happen when I leave the boat with a window or hatch open, or when I want to hose out the cabin. Otherwise it's an acceptably dry house.
 
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