Inner hull drain- 170CC

[mtty]

I'm looking for the inner hull drain on my '02 170CC. I've pulled the inspection plate and can see the center stringer. I've run my hand on both sides of the stringer but can't seem to locate the drain. Could anyone whos actually found this drain tell me where it is? Port or starboard side of stringer? How far from the inner transom? I have long suspected some buiid up of water in the inner hull. I had a cracked intake fitting on the live well and replaced it a couple of years ago and later found water when I drilled the hull for mounting the transducer. Any help would be appreciated.

[Davekfl]

I have a 2004 170 Bass which I think is similar. The drains on the center stringer are located a few inches under the gas tank towards the front of the boat. You have to sort of wrap your hand under the tank to find them. If I am not mistaken there is one on each side of the center stringer. I definitely know there is one on the starboard ( right side facing forward) of the stringer. On my boat they are the same plastic drains that they use for the transon bilge drains.
Dave K ( Sarasota, Fl)

[mtty]

Thanks Dave. Planning on pulling a little maintenance later today and I'll check.

[dbell22]

Ok I am new to this, what is a stringer and were is it and your saying their is another drain plug besides the 2 in the transom? Great.

[special K]

Good question, dbell22. I did not realize there was another drain.