J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Forward Bilge Drain Improvements

We're sanding and refinishing the cabin sole. I'd like to improve the drainage from the forward bilge to the center section. Over the years, water has collected by the drain hole at the aft end of the teak near the mast step making this a problem spot for refinishing the wood. I've had it dry all winter so feel confident when we refinish it the moisture will be out. What have people done to improve the flow from the bow compartment bilge drain so water doesn't collect there? I don't want to drill into something that will cause a bigger problem.