Why do most smaller personal boats have holes that you need to plug before going in water?
I assume since we don’t permanently plug them since water inevitably gets in during operation that needs to be drained. Where does that water come from? Why is it designed that way?
In theory, if a boat that has removable is in water long enough without coming out to drain, would the boat sink because of the water that came in during use?
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It is easier to drain the water while on land with a plug than turning the boat over.
Water comes from the rain and splashes – that is the majority. Also engine cooling leaks. Leaks of all the fittings.
Boat on water with no maintenance will sink in months due to the rain or splashes. Bigger ones could last a bit longer, maybe years.
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