Does this hole belong?

[schinkr1]

I traded my 2013 520C boat for a 2021 520C boat that I purchased remotely and had shipped. First thing I noticed was the hole I circled in red that looked like someone accidently drilled a hole in the wrong place. Dealer said that was supposed to be there and sent me a sticker (the kind used to hide the transom bolts) to cover it. I called Ranger to get gel coat so I could fix it and was asked to provide a picture of the hole. The response I got back from Ranger via email was that it should have a "salt and pepper" style plug. I don't recall this on my last boat, but can't say I'm positive. So my question, can someone with a 2021 520C tell me if this hole is supposed to be there please?

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[BassinLA13]

Looks like there is indeed a hole there ... what kind of, if any, plug is used isn't clear from the Ranger promotional shot however.
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[schinkr1]

Perfect, thank you!

[Fishysam]

Looks like the black plastic with a small inlet to introduce air into the recirculating pump. "Max air" https://www.desertcart.in/products/2...enturi-fitting

[bass.man65]

Yes it belongs there should be a 3/4 plastic vent plug goes there you can get one at a hardware store

[Javelin387]

I believe it is for the Max Air Intake. Google search it.

[jaderhold]

Can't find exactly what they are but the are like a soffit vent. It just allows vapors to escape from bilge area. It's not part of the aerator system.

[z7extreme]

picked up my boat and saw the same hole. i about shit. salesman laughed and pulled one off another boat and stuck it in . its just a black plastic vent plug.

[paulrodbender]

picked up my boat and saw the same hole. i about shit. salesman laughed and pulled one off another boat and stuck it in . its just a black plastic vent plug.

And now we know what happened to his........

[schinkr1]

And now we know what happened to his........

Ha, that's pretty funny, but probably what happened :) Ranger parts said I could get it at any Walmart, but I didn't see any there, Home Depot, Menards, my local marina or True Value. I just emailed them back and asked if they could just send me one.

[paulrodbender]

Ha, that's pretty funny, but probably what happened :) Ranger parts said I could get it at any Walmart, but I didn't see any there, Home Depot, Menards, my local marina or True Value. I just emailed them back and asked if they could just send me one.

Probably your best bet would be to get one from Ranger or a dealer.... If indeed it's just a vent and I believe it is, I wouldn't be afraid to use the boat the way it is until you get the vented plug. Might not be the best idea to put a sticker over it and cover it as that defeats the purpose of being a vent. More than likely it's to let fumes escape from the bilge area.

[cwilt]

Can't find exactly what they are but the are like a soffit vent. It just allows vapors to escape from bilge area. It's not part of the aerator system.

This is correct. I have one on each side of my splash well also, and my boat is an 08 model. Looks like a salt and pepper shaker top. I dont think its sticker though. It might be pressed or snapped in place. There are absolutely no detrimental issues with it not installed.

[Ranger391v]

My '09 Z520 has one of these "Salt-n-Pepper Shaker" vents on it too. Mine is located in the splash well, but on the wall opposite of the transom. It's a vent. Has small holes in it just like a salt/pepper shaker.

Ordering one is your easiest bet. If not direct, then through a dealer that knows. Or you could make yourself something very similar by getting a plastic cap from Lowes and just putting a few small diameter holes in it.

Good Luck!
-391v

[2500]

Under seat there is one also, and in coin box if you have to have one now. But it’s just a bilge vent, they just snap in and hold. I pulled mine and siliconed mine so they will stay in

[westexbill]

I just looked at mine it is a vent I also noticed you may be missing the rubber bushing on the chrome plate that protect the lines that run threw it.