Drain hole in anchor locker?
 

I there a drain hole in the anchor locker in the front of a 1999 260 Legend? I was trying to see if there was but didnt have a whole lot of time this am. I didnt see one if there is where should it be? There is a drain fitting on Starboard side of hull thought thats what it was for. There was a litlle water standing in the anchor locker as the boat is in my driveway until I get my storage built.

Re: Drain hole in anchor locker?
 

You are correct on the drain. That clam shell is the cover for the drain.

Re: Drain hole in anchor locker?
 

Sometimes the hole gets plugged with mud from the anchor. You can push a wire coathanger through the hole to clear it.

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I went out and looked at mine and noted it was drilled about 1" above the lowest point in the locker. So you will get a little water standing. Unless they all vary as to where they were drilled. One thing that puzzled me is why PQ doesn't put this locker in all the boat models??

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I looked at mine and it is about an inch be;ow the lowest pont also.What is the sense in that? The anchor lockers can be a pain esp. if the dont drain properly.Just another place for water to get trapped in where it has no place being and it will start to rot. Im going to put a rag in the bottom and change it every weekend.Probably not an issue once i get the boat in my storage building in a week.



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Re: Drain hole in anchor locker?
 

If you are going to use that locker I would make sure your anchor is tied down some how. If you run hard in rough water and that anchor starts bouncing around it may break a hole in your bow somewhere. That happened to someone I know in their 4Winns Liberator.

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Its also happened to a couple of guys that own 260 PQs
I believe Powerquest recommends you remove the anchor from the locker while the boat is in motion.

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My 26 has a heavy rubber mat covering the inside. I talked with Rick at PQ yesterday and questioned why they don't put the lockers in all the boats and it was a warranty issue. They had a few issues with the anchors coming through due to neglect. I've heard of a few cases myself. I believe the newer models had some type of hanger in them. I've got an aluminum anchor in mine so that should minimize the risk with the light weight. Also if you notice the new 26's no longer have the locker.

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They also had issues with spider cracks in the bow from the anchor bouncing up and down in the locker.

Re: Drain hole in anchor locker?
 

He did mention that as well. It's a shame they couldn't come up with a solution rather than omitting it all together. It's a great thing to have as an option in my book.

Re: Drain hole in anchor locker?
 

I noticed I have some spider cracks on both sides of the hull outside where an anchormust have been jumping like a mexican jumping bean. I first thought the previous owner was trying to be MR.Hotdog driving the boat on and hit the winch cleat on the trailer but i bet the anchor did it now that You mention this. How do you get ahold of Rick at Powerquest I think he wa the guy I left a message for regarding what PQ installed as a factory Prop on My 260 w/7.4mpi and he never returned my call.

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Good luck with the spider cracks!
let us Know what PowerQuest has to say.

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Just call the Factory and ask for Rick or Mark. Both great guys and I've never had a problem with them calling back. It did take him a couple days the last time but they have been pretty busy. Which is a good thing! I've had them do work in the off season and was very pleased with both quality and cost.

Re: Drain hole in anchor locker?
 

Im not real concerned about a few spider crack I know a guy who does gel anf could get it done pretty cheap if it look to bad.