Bow area of SD265 get flooded after rain and water stays there

telebeep

I just purchased a 2022 Hurricane SD235 a few weeks ago. The boat is in like-new condition. 

After the first major rain yesterday, I noticed that the bow area had about 2 inches of standing water, while the bilge remained completely dry. Even when I stand on the swim platform at the rear, the water does not move much toward the stern. I previously owned a Hurricane 2200 OB and never experienced this issue. Now I have to sweep with broom after each rain?!

Could this be due to the design of the SD235, with the floor sloping slightly toward the front? Is this a known issue, or is there a way to fix it?

I was considering drilling a small drain hole in the bow to allow water to flow under the deck, but I wanted to check with specialists first. I have attached some pictures for reference. I appreciate any guidance you can provide.

Bow flooded up to courtesy light. 

Water does not move toward rear drain opening


No water in bilge area

tegrable88

Interesting. How does she sit on the water? Is she now heavy?  If not then it's got to be the way it was molded. My thoughts to a solution would be a thru hull self bailing drain. As long as you've got plenty of waterline clearance. Or a floor drain ran to your stern bilge. 

I've got a 2016 2486 and I've noticed that some of the storage compartments don't slope correctly either. 

telebeep

No, it's not heavy. There's not much weight in the front half of the boat—just some life jackets and a 9-pound anchor. I think it's the way the boat was made, with a slight slope toward the front. A through-hull self-bailing system isn't an option up there—too much trouble. I'll probably have to drill a hole to let the water drain down, but that's not really a solution, just hiding the water from view. Contacted Hurricane, but no response

tegrable88

Good luck. I think you are still in warranty period. Do you have a local dealer?