[jack7265]

I have a 2004 190 Bay. I purchased a 1 1/2" winterizing plug from the pool supply, and it works perfect to plug up the live bait well drain pipe, which I place inside the live bait well. My intent is to use the live bait well for storage when it's not being used for live bait. I also found that the plug works well to plug up the holes for the self bailing, so I bought 2 more. I just bought them yesterday, but haven't field tested them yet, but I'm sure it should work as I suspect.

I'm sure it would be a good idea to remove the plugs from the self bailing drain holes when it rains, or when traversing rough seas where water coming over the bow may be a problem. My intent is to plug up the self bailing holes when I'm fishing, as sometimes I get water in the boat, especially when a mojority of the weight is concentrated toward the rear of the boat. The live bait well is not completely water tight, so it would be a good idea to remove the plug when it rains.