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Can I drill another thru hull just 1" above the cockpit drain? It will make the feed water permanent?

Is there any reason not to do so?

I don't think it's a good idea, just find out it will be around 1 ft drill.

Can I drill another thru hull just one-inch above the cockpit drain?

It will make the feed water permanent.

Is there any reason not to do so?

Thanks for replying and clarifying my question.

I will place my pump in the cockpit and just connect a hose into the sump drain.

I was thinking to replace the brass tube with a threaded tube. However, there comes another challenge on how to seal the tube on both sides as the original tube.

On my NEWPORT 17 I am trying to install a livewell which needs water feed from abroad. [I don't think it needs imported water, you probably mean it needs seawater--Moderator] The side through hole [please clarify what this means] is too high to let water feed in [to something undescribed]. The keel ...