Topic: Caracal Compartment Drains

My new Caracal recently had to spend several days outside & uncovered and afterward I found a large amount of water standing in the rod storage compartment. Checked the other compartments and did not find any standing water but some dampness in a couple of them. As I was looking, one thing stood out --- none of the compartments appear to have built-in drain holes to allow any water that enters to run through.Is that the way it is intended or could my boat have missed a step during the manufacturing process?C.

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June 14, 2015 at 1:37 am #287332

Bass Cat Boats
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There are not drains in some boxes and before 2012 BCB did not drain any boxes. Some are drained now. We dont know ourselves on the Caracal though we will have someone check on that next week.

June 16, 2015 at 5:34 pm #287333

Bass Cat Boats
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clw2613-did you ever hear back from BCB about the compartment drains on your new Caracal?

June 16, 2015 at 10:58 pm #287334

Bass Cat Boats
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The center of the inside boxes should have drains and the rear of the side boxes we understand. Though dont go drilling if your boat does not have them as placement is critical and they were not on first production. The determination of placement had not been finalized. BCB

June 17, 2015 at 10:01 am #287335

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So much water was getting into the rod box that I took the chance and drilled a drain hole. Must have selected the location OK as there was only empty space below.Still no idea why the rod box leaks so badly, nothing obviously amiss upon inspection.Have done nothing to the other boxes. Based on this BBC reply maybe I will contact the dealer and let them deal with it.C.

July 11, 2015 at 6:36 pm #287336

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In an earlier reply to this post, BCB said: “The center of the inside boxes should have drains and the rear of the side boxes we understand. Though dont go drilling if your boat does not have them as placement is critical and they were not on first production. The determination of placement had not been finalized.”Would it be possible to get a list of the compartments that should have drains? Also would be extremely helpful if I could get photos showing the drain location in each box.Thx,C.
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