knotthereelworld Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 2003 RF 18. The two drains in each of the corners under the seat cushion are clogged. I have tried running a wire into them, blasting water into them with a hose to clear the clog and using sink/pipe clogging solution. Nothing seems to unclog them. If I have the cover off and it rains, water collects there under the seat edge. Any suggestions or ideas as to how I can get these drains cleared? I'm assuming these drain into the bilge? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 I'm not familiar with that boat, but if it's truly a drain and it's clogged, take a length of solid copper wire ( 14 gauge) and chuck it in a cordless drill. Go slow and it should eat it's way through the clog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 I have the same issue on my 2000 18’ LT. Urks me to no end. Will have to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 20 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: I'm not familiar with that boat, but if it's truly a drain and it's clogged, take a length of solid copper wire ( 14 gauge) and chuck it in a cordless drill. Go slow and it should eat it's way through the clog. Will give it a whirl.... thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foulhook Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 The drainage system on my 2003 HPX-V looks like the tunnels from an ant farm; I can't figure out where they all go but they end up in the bilge. They drain but VERY over an hour or so. There are so many sharp bends, I can't snake them all of the way through. Any other ideas? Anything safe to pour in there to unclog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Foulhook said: The drainage system on my 2003 HPX-V looks like the tunnels from an ant farm; I can't figure out where they all go but they end up in the bilge. They drain but VERY over an hour or so. There are so many sharp bends, I can't snake them all of the way through. Any other ideas? Anything safe to pour in there to unclog? Have you tried something like weed-whacker line or steal leader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foulhook Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 2 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: Have you tried something like weed-whacker line or steal leader? Yeah, I tried a piece of wire today and then as I was tracing, realized 3 of the drains plumb to a single drain tube that comes out behind the trim tab piston. I can't get to it without taking off the piston so I gave up for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfl Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 You tried a shop vac to *** them out? May work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blewbyu Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 I used a metal fish tape. If you have a pressure cleaner, that will clear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 5:36 PM, Northfl said: You tried a shop vac to *** them out? May work. Yes, didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 2:53 PM, blewbyu said: I used a metal fish tape. If you have a pressure cleaner, that will clear it. Just tried the pressure washer yesterday. Didn't clear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foulhook Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, knotthereelworld said: Just tried the pressure washer yesterday. Didn't clear it! Not sure your exact configuration but on my Maverick, 2 drain holes are plummet to 1 "T" connection and then out to a single drain. I had to use a rubber plug to plug 1 hole and then stick the water hose down the other hole to get the amount of pressure needed to clear out the old leaves and who knows what else was in there. Mine are clean as a whistle now so hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Please make sure if using wire or such you do not push too hard so as to put a hole into the the hoses used for drainage. The hose is old. My brothers boat went down at the dock within 24 hrs. After diver cleaned bottom and drains at transom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 6 hours ago, Foulhook said: Not sure your exact configuration but on my Maverick, 2 drain holes are plummet to 1 "T" connection and then out to a single drain. I had to use a rubber plug to plug 1 hole and then stick the water hose down the other hole to get the amount of pressure needed to clear out the old leaves and who knows what else was in there. Mine are clean as a whistle now so hope this helps. Thanks, I'll try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, fin-addict said: Please make sure if using wire or such you do not push too hard so as to put a hole into the the hoses used for drainage. The hose is old. My brothers boat went down at the dock within 24 hrs. After diver cleaned bottom and drains at transom. Good thoughts, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfl Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 4:17 PM, knotthereelworld said: 2003 RF 18. The two drains in each of the corners under the seat cushion are clogged. I have tried running a wire into them, blasting water into them with a hose to clear the clog and using sink/pipe clogging solution. Nothing seems to unclog them. If I have the cover off and it rains, water collects there under the seat edge. Any suggestions or ideas as to how I can get these drains cleared? I'm assuming these drain into the bilge? Thanks! Question? Is this a new to you boat or have you owned it since new? If a pressure washer wont blow through and nothing else short of that has worked it makes me wonder it there isnt a kink or something in the hoses. Did this just happen?( the not draining)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 6:26 PM, Northfl said: Question? Is this a new to you boat or have you owned it since new? If a pressure washer wont blow through and nothing else short of that has worked it makes me wonder it there isnt a kink or something in the hoses. Did this just happen?( the not draining)? Bought it the very beginning of this year. Have never seen it properly drain. I'd love to find a configuration of how it drains from there. Today I realized the rod holders in the gunnel don't drain either. Not sure if they are supposed to. I blew the water into each one and all sorts of leaves and green skunky water came out. At least it's replaced with cleaner water now haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I have this issue regularly with my drains on all my hatches. In my situation it's caused by grass, sand, shells, etc. from catching bait on the flats. They get washed into the smaller drains and clog up. The best solution I have found is muratic acid. I pour a small amount into the drains and let it sit. Be careful not to spill it and I generally use a funnel to make sure it just goes into the drain itself. It will generally start smoking as it melts away whatever is in the drain. Sometimes it takes multiple applications. That in combination with a metal coat hanger will generally clear them up. Make sure whenever you're done to thoroughly wash out the drains and surrounding area with clean water. Josh B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfl Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Not sure of the drain configuration, maybe a call to maverick can get you some info on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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