2006 Utopia 205 drain problem

[Fred Sanford]

I can't seem to get the water to drain past the gas tank from the ski locker in front of it with the front of trailer jacked way up. All visible holes are clear from the bow to the bulkhead in front of tank. The rear of tank is against the divider between engine compartment so you can't see anything that would allow the water to get past it. It appears that you can't remove gas tank with the engines in because of clearance.

Water from engine compartment drains like you would expect it too and the bilge pump works properly.

Any ideas on how to get water out without boat being under power?

I'll use a shop vac, until this is solved!

Thanks for any help you members share.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

I dunno about that model boat in particular but this is a fairly common issue for many boats. I have in one of my boats a piece of copper wire fished through all of the bulkhead drain holes and after use (especially after washdown) sometimes I notice water is trapped so I grab the wire and jiggle it to loosen the debris that can plug the holes.

Maybe an old plumbers trick too?

http://sanfordandsonplumbing.com/temecula-plumbing.htm

 

[Minnetonka4me]

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