what is this?

[Desert Sea Ray]

Hi everyone, I'm pretty new to SR's just purchased a 95 230 DA I've been familiarizing myself with the boat. I've only had it on the water once so far. On the bow of the boat just above the winch hook is a small silver cover of some sort. The opening faces down. I feel kind of stupid, but what is it? I'll try to attach some pics. Thanks in advance for your help.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/taddoni/5156545813/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/taddoni/5157155446/

 

[HokiesFan]

If memory serves me correctly, that is the drain point from your anchor storage locker. It's also what's tearing up your bow roller on your trailer, and from experience I don't think there is any solution for that other than the trailers orientation and depth of water when you load the boat. Sometimes it doesn't hit and other times it will chew into the roller.

 

[Larry]

Good question... It's your anchor locker drain.

Welcome!

OOOPS! I was a little slow hitting the send button.... :grin:

 

[Desert Sea Ray]

Man I feel stupid, I figured it was something simple like that...........I guess you have to ask though! I'll see what I can figure out for the bow rollers. Thanks again

 

[wish2fish]

If memory serves me correctly, that is the drain point from your anchor storage locker. It's also what's tearing up your bow roller on your trailer, and from experience I don't think there is any solution for that other than the trailers orientation and depth of water when you load the boat. Sometimes it doesn't hit and other times it will chew into the roller.

the torn up roller is on the other side? I don't see how that clamshell can touch that side of the roller!

 

[AKBASSKING]

Man I feel stupid, I figured it was something simple like that...........I guess you have to ask though! I'll see what I can figure out for the bow rollers. Thanks again

There really isn't any stupid questions here when it comes to your boat, so welcome!:thumbsup:

However, things like portable generators, antenna position, blue tarps, non-bilge approved electric heaters, shore power cords in the water, non-Sea Ray boat items (did I miss any?) are issues that would be, lets say undesirable and will open you up to a tar and feathering! :smt021

Oh forgot: No bumpers on the rail either.............

 

[garryowen]

looks like the hook and cable from the winch are the culprit to me.

given the age of your boat and the small amount of damage, i dont think you have much to worry about.

you might want to wash your anchor locker out some time and make sure the clam shell drain is open.
we have yellow jacket wasps here on the colorado that love to use them to nest in. they use mud or paper they make to plug the vent-drain. this happen to us at flaming gorge and mead.

 

[Desert Sea Ray]

Yeah I think it's the hook also. I noticed when we picked the boat up the hook was run over the rollers, this seemed to pull the boat a little too far onto the trailer (transducer for FF and trim tabs up on the boards) with it under it seems just right. Not sure which is really the "correct" way.