hull missing something??

[spitifre]

I recently purchased a 97 sea doo XP. My question is: Is there suppose to be a screw or bolt that is screwed into something under the jet ski. To me it looks like a threaded hole. the location is below the seat and right in the indented area where the water comes into the craft for propolision. Is this clear. I am very green and I need to know if I am missing something there. It also looks like it had some black sealant of something like that around it.

 

[JPX]

Can you show a photo of this location?

It might be a screw missing from the intake grate.

 

[seadoosnipe]

Drain plug?

It sounds like your describing the drain plug. It's a threaded hole about 3/4" in diameter..........

That should be the only hole in your hull, with exception to vent lines from the gas tank.

 

[spitifre]

if its a drain plug, is it plastic or stainless steel or ? I also take it that the plug should be installed otherwise water will get into the machine. Is the plug attainable at the sea doo dealer or can I just pick something up at the hardware store?? Thanks for your help

 

[JPX]

Does it look anything like this? If so, it is an add on bilge pump outlet.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?t=2517

 

[spitifre]

no. it is not that. It is located on the underside of the boat probally 9 inches (going toward the front of the craft) or less from the propulsion indentation where water flows to jet. There is a square area which is also indentied on the hull which is where this threaded something is. I think it is intended to be there but I am not sure if it secures something or its just a plug.
Thanks again. I can't take a picture of it because the jet ski is on the trailer and I can't get a good picture of the bottom of the jet ski.