The drain plug was originally in the center of the hull and would not allow water to drain completely from the boat. The cabinet for the head is still in tact and could be equipped with a portable toilet to allow for privacy. These openings allowed leaks but have been patched by a top-rate aluminum welder with years of boat building experience. This boat was originally designed with three openings in the hull for toilet, transducer, and drain plug. As a result, the boat has been fitted with a 69+ gallon, custom built, bellow deck, aluminum fuel tank. I was in the process of restoring this boat in anticipation of offshore tuna fishing, which would have required 100 to 200 mile round trips. The boat does have a few dings and scratches in its aluminum hull, which would normally be expected on a 57 year old boat. This is a vintage, 1957, 22.6 foot, Lone Star Cabin Cruiser.
