Adding something to ski locker to allow any water to flow underneath for storage use.

[Ky2fl22]

Has anyone added anything to the ski locker floor to keep your storage items dry? I'm thinking a raised shelf (think low shoe rack that sits low to the ground, but is open underneath) to allow the water to pass under the items I have in there. I mainly store life jacket, paddles and other random long things in there, but they almost always get wet and have mildew on them. Any suggestions are appreciated!

 

[tdonoughue]

Mine came with a mesh mat down there at the bottom. Rather thin and not sure that it lets all that much air in there to circulate. I can't help but to think that your idea would be more effective. Or this: TrafficMaster Black 36 in. x 36 in. Rubber Anti-Fatigue Indoor Comfort Mat KFTRM9191-1 - The Home Depot

That is similar to what came with mine, but much beefier. In fact, this is what I used to line my anchor locker, I think. Might try that and see if it gives you enough drainage and air.

 

[Ky2fl22]

Mine did too. It gets all grimy. I'd love to get something that actually lets the water flow underneath it. Even if it was only a few inches off the ground with only the legs touching the floor. I need to get in there and measure. I found a few options that I could modify to make work.

Uline.com

 

[tdonoughue]

Interested to hear what you find!

 

[drewkaree]

Step 1 - fix the leaks that are allowing water into the bilge

 

[tdonoughue]

Agree. I had assumed it was from the top. I know in a good rain or a good dunking I get water in there from the deck... I know, I can replace the gasket but...

However, if the water is from elsewhere into the bilge, fix that and just plug the drain there until you do.

 

[Robbyw]

On my 21 AR250 water was coming in from the anchor locker into the ski locker. If you look there is an opening in between the two. If I had people sitting up front at low speed the anchor locker took water through the anchor locker drain then flowed into the ski locker. I plugged my anchor locker drain and fixed it

 

[itsdgm]

I’ve used DryDeck interlocking mats. It’s a product similar to these. They can be trimmed to fit the floor of a compartment and raise your stored items above the water that sits on the bottom and allows it to move towards the drain.

Amazon.com

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Step 1 - fix the leaks that are allowing water into the bilge

Eliminate the problem don’t just manage it.

Fix the anchor locker drain and put a removable plug in the drain and eliminate any water coming into the locker from the lake. Put the O rings under your clean out plugs @Spooky pantz and eliminate water from the clean out plugs, and seal up the clean out tray.

Dry deck is a great product for any incidental water that may get in.