Dear Jerry and listers, I have my 76 M17 #92 under refit, and I was curious to investigate the mystery bilge area that I didn't recall having. After shoehorning my 6'2" frame with a flashlight down the quarterbirth, I can find no opening whatsoever behind the centerboard trunk. I do have the large plastic holding tank for the galley sink, perhaps when the holding tank is used, the blige opening is glassed over? I wonder, if water does find its way in there, how does one remove it? There does seem to be a bit of weeping around the swing keel bolt. Great to re-aquaint myself with my first "M" boat. I plan to move her to Duluth, Mn to sail the area Labor Day weekend. Later, Bones ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!