Starboard floor drain / Fishbox drain

[jmbadge]

Hello fellow boaters, I Need to replace the Starboard floor drain and starboard fishbox drain in my 1989 overnighter. Could i gain acess by cutting a hole in the storage area floor under the helm seat ? Any feedback would be greatly appreaciated.. J.B.

 

[gwwannabe]

On my 89 Overnighter, there was a 6" screw-in access cover on the sidewall by the floor drain. With it open, I could reach the thru=hull and with a little contortion, the floor drain. To replace the fishbox drain, I ended up cutting a hole in the bottom of the fish box and covering it with a 6" cover. I would not have been able to reach if I'd cut through under the seat. It was a real bear to get the elbow off the hose and the new one on. Can't imagine triyng to do it from any other access.

Gary 93 Gulfstream :hmm

 

[jmbadge]

Thanks Gary thats a big help..Jim B.

 

[Curmudgeon]

Might want to consider a plan 'B'. I had an idea to replace the scupper fittings and floor drain hoses on my '86 T-22. Being your basic hammer mechanic, I checked with Grady just in case I broke something. Sure enough, the floor drains (two piece, screw together) are no longer available ... :doh

 

[gwwannabe]

My Grady dealer, Southeastern Marine in Richmond, VA was able to get me both the floor drain and the one for the fish box. The fish box drain is actually a sink drain. Southeastern's parts manager is nothing short of amazing.

Gary 93 Gulfstream