Finally starting CC Restoration

[randlemanboater]

On one of REEL's boats he had the drains going out the back wall of the cockpit instead of the floor...don't know if it makes it better or not.

I bought a set of drains like he has but have yet to put them in.

Maybe he will come along and post a pic and give a review.

[bradford]

I DO NOT recommend eliminating the side discharge thru hulls. I did on mine and have the deck drains emptying into the splashwell to eliminate two extra holes in the hull. Drains a lot slower and whatever crud you have on your deck ends up in the splash well. Sounded like a good idea, just didn't work that way.

[Johnsonboat]

This how the drains were setup. Now with the new transom, before I drill holes I want to be sure thru transom is the best considering that im putting a 200hp on. The dual batteries will now be under console to help balance the extra weight. Oh also the transom is 25" now

[bradford]

If it were me Johnson, I'd run them out the sides of the hull instead of through the transom. Don't need to drill any more holes in the wood at or even below the water line than you have to. I would wait to hang the outboard first and see how she floats before drilling the new ones too. You want them to be as high as possible, but they need to drain well too.


p.s. I can tell thats gonna be a sweet looking V.

[Johnsonboat]

Thanks Bradford, The thought crossed my mind to wait and see the water line. I will be at the shop tomorrow to see how that lays out.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by Johnsonboat

The thought crossed my mind to wait and see the water line.

That is a good idea...what you have is very similar to what Reel had.

[tartuffe]

Here is how I did my deck drains. I thought about going out the side but figured if I ever took on a good amount of water it would drain better going out the back if I could get up some speed.