What the heck is it for?

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by DianneB, Mar 31, 2010.

  1. DianneB
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    DianneB Junior Member

    I come from the land of large boats, not pleasure fishing boats, and have never seen a "storm sewer" in the middle of a deck before but my 21' Sylvan has one (which I dutifully replaced when I replaced the sole even though I haven't a clue why it is there LOL!)

    What & why?

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    DianneB, Mar 31, 2010
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  2. Steve H
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    Steve H Senior Member

    ski locker or fish well
     
    Steve H, Mar 31, 2010
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  3. scotch&water
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    scotch&water Junior Member

    I would gess you have a ski locker
     
    scotch&water, Mar 31, 2010
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  4. RHP
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    RHP Senior Member

    Self draining cockpit?
     
    RHP, Mar 31, 2010
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  5. mark775

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    In-deck barbeque?
     
    mark775, Mar 31, 2010
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  6. DianneB
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    DianneB Junior Member

    Oh gee, aren't we sharp today! :p
     
    DianneB, Mar 31, 2010
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  8. marshmat
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    marshmat Senior Member

    Things get pretty nasty in under-sole storage compartments if they aren't ventilated. If there's storage space down there, it's probably just a vented hatch for you to store oars, skis, dead fish, etc. under. I suspect the cockpit sole is near or below the waterline in this boat, so its utility as a drain would seem questionable.
     
    marshmat, Mar 31, 2010
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