how many Holes to bilge pump?

[Alex]

whadya know I posted the pic-Anyway yes the center bottom drainage hole for when the boat is out of water has yet not been drilled.My question is do I need to add a hole on each side also?Thanks Alex

[RWilson2526]

I'm gonna say no. The V-20's do have large holes drilled in the left and right side stringers but water can get to the outside of the stringers through the hatches on the back, rod holders or open rod boxes. Looks like on the Sun Hatch that area may be sealed completely and probably filled with foam so if there is no way for water to get in than there is no need for it go get out.

My other concern is if that is truly the way the boat is constructed I would be afraid that if you did drill some holes water from your bilge could get in there and start soaking your foam.

I'm not 100% sure about any of this based upon that one picture and never having seen a sunhatch up close.

[Alex]

Thanks for your response it makes sense to me.Yes the back is all sealed for the outboard and 2 seats molded in already.I tried to lift the floor up back their but its all sealed.i can begin my next steps.