Gordon, Howard, I do not have a bilge either in my 1976 M17. I believe Jerry has mentioned not all M17's have them. (no place to store the boxed wine or stray reserve cans of beer). Bones ____________________________________________________________ Visa, MasterCard, AMEX & Discover. Compare Offers & Apply Online. Click here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m2HXLPOa1moSpcLCk9TO2CBbc...