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Made a new cooler! Kinda
JoeStang
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So ever since I bought my boat i wondered why rinker didn't put a drain in this storage cubby on my 276. I really can't use it for anything because when it rains heavy the water that collects on the gunwhale eventually leads to it, and it just sits. I always wanted to use it for storing a couple drinks, but once the ice would melt I'd have to soak up the water, and forget that.
Rinker starting putting a drain on them the last year or two, but they just put a line through the floor and into the bilge, I assume. I didn't want that, so I installed a drain and t'd into the existing sink drain line. It worked great and is watertight. I did put a little silicon under the drain too, to make sure nothing gets under the cabinet. If it works well I might even wrap the exterior of the cubby in insulation, to make the ice last longer.
Rinker starting putting a drain on them the last year or two, but they just put a line through the floor and into the bilge, I assume. I didn't want that, so I installed a drain and t'd into the existing sink drain line. It worked great and is watertight. I did put a little silicon under the drain too, to make sure nothing gets under the cabinet. If it works well I might even wrap the exterior of the cubby in insulation, to make the ice last longer.
2013 276 Cuddy ~ 350 MAG / B3
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@joeStang - The drain is an excellent idea and looks great. Very good and useful modification!
No problem on the time part, I was just going for a ride in the whaler and happened to wander into your marina. It was good to meet you. I'll swing by again some time. Feel free to stop by my dock at MacRay as well if you're in the area.
I think he is referring to the plexiglass covered storage are area on the port side of the dash on our 270s underneath the windshield. I think it was built to hold maps and charts but they better be waterproof.
in next few years you will start getting some water drips come by thru the rub rail
just keep an eye on it