OK, for all you pic hoes...........
I had already done alot before I remembered to take pics. Here, the 175 is off and I removed tow eyelets, swim platform, aluminum cap and the bottom drain plug.
a 2' wood bit from Harbor Freight
My Poulan chainsaw did the trick. Don't be afraid of this step.
more chainsaw
You need something small to suck out the debris. The iron pipe worked well and was heavy enough to aid in wood removal.
The end result
Picked up two new drain tubes at the local West Marine. Definately the cheapeast thing I've ever purchased there.
I think if I can sand it clean I can get a pretty good bond.
More to come.................next weekend.