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May 28, 2014, 12:21:24 AM
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meanjean

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explorer 225 fish box
« on: May 28, 2014, 12:21:24 AM »
This thing always has water in it.   The pump isn't low enough to completely drain it.   Parked on the trailer it gets full from rain water.  Anyone ever drill a drain hole to let it drain to the bilge?  Pics please to give me an idea and exact location.
Suggestions? ?
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May 28, 2014, 08:07:52 AM
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seabob4

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Re: explorer 225 fish box
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2014, 08:07:52 AM »
Sounds like it's time for the world famous "Pete Explorer/Osprey fishbox mod"... :cheers:

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May 28, 2014, 08:19:01 AM
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Capt. Bob

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Re: explorer 225 fish box
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2014, 08:19:01 AM »
One of the most requested "fixes" on both CAS and ABC. :thumleft:
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May 28, 2014, 03:48:45 PM
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meanjean

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Re: explorer 225 fish box
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2014, 03:48:45 PM »
Perfect! I knew I couldnt be the only one who found this little flaw.  I decided for me the easist way to fix this would be to leave the original pump in place and put a small drain plug in I found at West Marine.  I just wanted to make sure this wouldnt mess something up?

I do like the access plate for the bilge area, any idea what they cut that with?  Large hole saw?  Jig Saw?  By hand with some type of key hole saw?
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May 28, 2014, 04:01:12 PM
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seabob4

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Re: explorer 225 fish box
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2014, 04:01:12 PM »
MJ, you can use a variety of tools.  Jigsaw, roto-tool, air body saw, it's a relatively easy access area, just tape off the area to cut to keep from chipping the gelcoat.  You want to use a fine toothed blade...
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May 28, 2014, 08:46:03 PM
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pete

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Re: explorer 225 fish box
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2014, 08:46:03 PM »
It's the gift that keeps on giving...... :cheers:
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