"William G. Andersen" wrote in message news:oM_0d.83282$yh.51965@fed1read05...
I realize this was a temporary condition, but remember that it's fresh water
that causes dry rot.
As for the plug, I keep mine out until launch and remove it as soon as
recovered. I used to put it in before driving to the launch ramp, but found
it was loose one day. I don't know if it wasn't tight before driving or
vibrated loose on the road. Anyway, I bought a spare to keep aboard the boat
in case I ever lose the drain plug and I no longer keep the plug in unless
in the water.


Not much to be added here. A spare plug is one of the cheapest and
most beneficial things one can have on a boat (besides duct tape :)

Matt


"Matt Lang" wrote in message
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I have a relatively new Bayliner 192CU. It has been a great boat so
far. I keep it under cover when not in use. Unfortunately I
neglected to remove the brass bilge plug from the boat after my last
outing. There was hardly any water to speak of at that time so I
thought it would not be any harm to leave it be.

While out of town on vacation last week, we had a couple of hard
rainstorms and the device I was using in the aft portion of the boat
to hold the cover up from having a "belly" blew over, allowing a
significant collection of water. That water soaked through the cover
and I did not even notice it upon my return since the water was now in
my bilge.

Tonight I heard a slow beeping sound coming from under the cover,
checked it out, and notice the carpeting wet in aft. I popped up the
floor cover over the bilge and about had a heart attack when I saw
enough water for me to swim in. I immediately popped the plug and it
must have taken 10 minutes to drain.

Any advise as to whether or not I may have damaged anything? I'm
going to air the boat out tomorrow and check everything, including the
now low battery from beeping for who knows how long. Thanks for any
helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the
plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the
water!).

Being temporarily full of water shouldnt harm the boat. Esp. if its
freshwater. If you have an inboard motor then there is a risk water
got where it shouldnt be ... that depends but you saw the water
level...

You may want to check your battery to see if it was submerged and any
electrics that were submerged. Make sure all these things are dry.

Then make sure you dry the boat to avoid rot and mold. if its warm
where you are just remove the cover on warm days if not use a wetvac
to suck out any water and dry carpets and such.


I usually always open my cover a little when its warm and put it back
when its wet/rainy.

That way it prevents moisture to accumulate and prevents mold.

Matt

May also want to change the oil if the water level was above the motor. Or
at least, check the oil to see if it's milky. Also check your battery
charger and test your bilge pump to see if it still works.

Good luck !

Serrano 2

"Gould 0738" a écrit dans le message de news:
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I think that 19 is a Ciera model, and if so it
has plywood floorboards.

Especially dry out the floor.

Original post states:

Thanks for any
helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the
plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the
water!).

Matt, in laser-beam-like fashion, focused in on a yet-to-be-explored
idea:

I cant see ANY reason to leave the drainplug IN when the boat is not
in the water. There is no better way to ensure your boat rots
through...

Dont make your life hard. REMOVE that plug when on land.

Matt


Dear Matt,

Read the original poster's final comments again:

"...no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the plug in--that
won't be happening again..."

I think what he was trying to convey in this statement was that he
(ready for this?) believes leaving the plug in was an error in
judgement. I think he even opined that he (brace yourself, Matt)
wouldn't do it again.