Don't most pontoon motor transom pods have a hole or opening near the bottom for the water to run thru/drain out? I just bought a 1989 Sylvan and the motor pod doesn't have a drain hole. It looks like it fills up with right much water when I have the boat in the water since it's not watertight. Were these older models supposed to be made to keep the water out of the motor pod or should I drill a hole for it to drain? Does anyone know?
The pod is made of metal but the section that the motor mounts to is wood. I recently replaced the wood (since this pic) but there is a 1" metal lip around the sides and bottom of the wood where the metal bolts to the wooden mount section. I noticed that most all new pontoon boats have an opening at the bottom of the motor pod for the water to drain out. Look at my picture and see what you advise. Should I cut a drain hole\slit?
In case it matters, my boat has 21 ft x 19" tubes and a 40hp motor
Thanks
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Old style transoms?
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