2003 205 Osprey

[Sail2power]

I am new to the forum and glad to be on board. I just purchased a 2003 205 Osprey and have many questions about this boat. First , when I was cleaning it up for its time I noticed that the cockpit drains where not draining along with the fish boxes. I thought they where full of debris, but after looking at the thru hulls they had been plugged off with what looks like a rubber plug. Why would you do this ? Thanks sail2motor

[RickK]

Maybe it is a check valve, allowing water to go through only one way?

[maropsdvr]

If it's truly a plug, sometimes you would plug the one box so that the other can get pumped out by the livewell switch.  Mine has the one box and the livewell tee-ed off together and getting drained by the macerator.  the other does not.  Also, I've known some who plug the thru-holes to keep from having stuff get into them during the winter, but they remove them in the spring. 

[Sail2power]

Thanks for the info. I am go to pull the hoses off the thru hulls and pull the thru hulls out. I will find out what is going on. Thanks

[Sail2power]

Good morning All,
After looking at my drainage problems with my cockpit and fish boxes, I was hoping I could find a 205 to look at to see how the drains really work. I am on the west coast go Florida in the Tampa Bay Area.
Well back to work on checking out the Electrical end of this boat. Have a safe and happy 4th . Thanks Sail2power

[Capt. Bob]

Here's something that might give you an idea as to how it works. Sorry no pics but somewhat descriptive.

https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=13140.msg132144#msg132144

Good luck.

[Sail2power]

Morning All,
A update to the cockpit drains. Pulled the thru hulls and found a rubber plug had been driven up inside the thru hulls. Thinking about replacing them with a Thru Hull scupper With a flapper that Attwood marine makes. The only problem I see, is that they are to be installed 12” above the water line. Any one tried these
 Thanks
Sail2power