Silly question .... But

[SwirlyWehrle]

What is this? The galvanized plate starboard side or the cockpit. I inherited Dads Morgan 321 and my o'day didn't have this in the cockpit. I won't be at the boat for 5 more weeks

Thanks

[Kettlewell]

Not sure if you mean the bilge pump to the starboard side of the wheel, just below seat level. You put a handle in that hole and pump to clear the bilges of water. It is actually aluminum colored black.

[shorebird]

All I can see is the shore power outlet cover.

[sailorboy1]

what galvanized plate, don't see 1 in the picture

[SwirlyWehrle]

Originally Posted by Kettlewell

Not sure if you mean the bilge pump to the starboard side of the wheel, just below seat level. You put a handle in that hole and pump to clear the bilges of water. It is actually aluminum colored black.

Thank you. That is exactly what I am referring to. Is that a manual bilge?

[MarkJ]

Looks like a manual bilge pummp, but could be a cover for shore power. But bilge pump first..

[SwirlyWehrle]

Originally Posted by MarkJ

Looks like a manual bilge pummp, but could be a cover for shore power. But bilge pump first..

Thanks. Shore power is on the port side. I've found that. Here's a close up

[SkiprJohn]

Yes, a close up would be nice. My eye strain says it's a screw on fitting for an electrical outlet? Could be a bilge pump handle receptacle too but it doesn't look like the ones I've had.
kind regards,

[Bash]

Handle socket for a manual bilge pump. When you lift the cover you'll find where you insert the handle.

It's a safety feature so that you can pump the bilge dry while sailing. One hand on the wheel, one on the pump, and hold the mainsheet with your teeth. No worries.

[RabidRabbit]

Yea you're right, silly question.

[SwirlyWehrle]

Originally Posted by RabidRabbit

Yea you're right, silly question.

Thank you for the help

[RabidRabbit]

No problem good buddy, I was just agreeing with you. Keepin it light ya know. Us O'day owners gotta stick together.

[SwirlyWehrle]

Originally Posted by RabidRabbit

No problem good buddy, I was just agreeing with you. Keepin it light ya know. Us O'day owners gotta stick together.

no issues here. Just playing along.

The o'day may go to my cousin. But I'll still sail her. I'm keeping the Morgan

[RabidRabbit]

What size O'day?

[SwirlyWehrle]

Originally Posted by RabidRabbit

What size O'day?

1978 25'