Drain holes in tubs ?

[Tony Jacuzzi]

Do most people put drain holes in the engine bay on their rigger tubs? I have been doing it for a while but I am not sure why? LOL

 

[El Zorro]

YES!!!!!!

 

[Hydro Junkie]

Would you rather have a happy engine or one full of water? That's kind of your options

 

[dave roach]

Tony

Yes.Just like the Blackjack.

 

[brad nichols]

Any open area exposed and can hold water should have a hole in the left hand corner to allow water to not accumulate.

Brad

 

[Patrick Mulvany]

Drain holes are just fine as long as you keep running til you come back to shore!!! Yes I have holes in both of my riggers but one has deflectors/planning pads on the bottom..

Later!!

Pat

 

[Ray Sametz]

Drain holes are just fine as long as you keep running til you come back to shore!!! Yes I have holes in both of my riggers but one has deflectors/planning pads on the bottom..

Later!!

Pat

A radio box tape flap works also. New a guy shot his pickup water straight down under tub for lift.

 

[brad nichols]

I thought that foam core sponsons and foam in the nose worked well as flotation along with air in the radio box. It is still a good idea to let the water out as it keeps the motor dry to keep running.

Brad

 

[Ray Sametz]

I thought that foam core sponsons and foam in the nose worked well as flotation along with air in the radio box. It is still a good idea to let the water out as it keeps the motor dry to keep running.

Brad

The general idea is to not pickup water while racing, the added weight. OMHO

 

[Al Hobbs]

Yes, drain holes in the engine area and in the fuel tank area.

 

[KenOlvis]

Yes started in the late 70's when using K&B 3.5 in board in a Huey rigger.

 

[Sam Peden]

I always run a sump with an open back. You can mount the engine lower, and bleed air between the bottom of the tub and the water to help with launching.