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Pockets by engine contain water
drjefferson
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I have a new to me Hurricane sundeck sport 2012. It’s an I/ o. On both sides of the engine there are pockets that have the engine mount bolts in. They are full of water. The boat is trailered and currently sitting outside until I make room for inside storage. It has mooring cover on and drain plug out. Is this normal? Can drain holes be added? I’ll never keep the engine compartment mildew free if these pockets always fill up. 
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Not familiar with your specific model, my I/O install doesn't have this arrangement, but it looks like a cutout to access those bolts for engine installation. I'm not really sure what can be done with that except sponge it out between trips, or maybe make a cover to go over the holes and silicone in place so it can be pried up if access is ever needed in the future? I'm a bit leery about making more "holes".
Surprised this has never come up before, that I'm aware of....2012 SD237 I/O Mercruiser 5.0L MPI ECT/ Bravo 32012 Load Rite Elite Tandem axle trailer -
I used my shop vac and sucked out most of the water. I have some pressure washing to do in the rear yet so I’m sure it will be filled again. The dealer I bought it from cleaned up a lot but more is needed. I have no plans of drilling holes since it looks to be structural and would need waterproofing After drilling and could weaken the area thier.
