Leak of water from a small black tube

[vega7567]

Hello,

I'm a new owner of an Albin vega here in Mariehamn with thousand questions but I will split them in different topics in order to avoid confusion.

So the first question/problem is that few days ago I noticed that the battery compartment was almost full of water and despite emptying it every 4 hours it was full again.

After investigation I noticed a small black tube which was attached with some tape beside the engine (see picture). and at this time it was detached and leaking water.

Also after emptying the water I could see that this tube seems to be directly connected in hull.

my question is what is the purpose of this tube ? because it is not connected to anything.

Thanks beforehand,
Francois

Link for the picture : http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/654/dscf2975b.jpg

[Pagal]

I believe that the black tube is for the wire from the small sumlog propeller outside of the keel.
Pelle Wasberg V3055
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PW

[vega7567]

Thanks for the info