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| Author: | Walt [ Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Drain Plugs |
We've been touching on this in the Horizon section from a novel way a new FW owner stores his plug. I wanted to start a discussion on what some owners do to prevent the embarrassing "bilge pump capacity check". ie I've kept my drain plug in the driver's cup holder, so it is readily visible before launch. others?? |
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| Author: | 248 Vista [ Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
I found a very easy way to not forget the drainplug. Leave the boat in the slip. That way I only have to remember it once. I found this neat plug on Ebay though. Doesnt solve any problems with forgeting it, but really cool idea. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HURLEY-U ... 0197139943 |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
I put the plug in as part of my pre-towing checklist, along with tire pressure check, strap check, drive up, etc. I also have a spare plug in my tool bag. Also my wife usually does a "2nd pair of eyes" check before launching. None of that is any assurance, but so far so good. |
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| Author: | wkearney99 [ Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
Spares, plenty of spares. They're always cheaper than sinking the boat. |
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| Author: | teker [ Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
We also keep it in the helm cup holder. The Admiral always checks and asks if the plug is in. Only missed it once a long time ago. |
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| Author: | TSR [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
This may be a silly question but does anyone wrap their plug with that thread tape before installing? Is this a good idea or should it be avoided? Thanks. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
Completely unnecessary and you'll just end up with little bits of the tape all over the place. I've always thought drain plugs ought to have some sort of rubber seal in the fitting, but that's just one of those things I wonder about. No such thing as a silly question 
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| Author: | spazboy [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
Found the at boaters World. Plug Boss Drain Plug Holder with 1/2" Bronze Drain Plug Mfr # 2402 Our Stock # 367580024 |
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| Author: | 248 Vista [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
I put some of the liquid thread sealant on the plug before I launch. It sits in the water for almost 7 months, so I want to make sure I dont have any extra places for water to come in. |
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| Author: | Walt [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
My old Maxum, I would just put it in hand tight. At that I'd leave it at Lake of the Ozarks for a week at a time without getting any water in the bilge... I even removed my auto bilge pump switch because of it. Never leaked, Never a problem without tape or rubber washer. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
Somebody smack me. I always forget about the Vista folks and others who keep their boats in the water for a season at a time. If I did that I wouldn't be able to resist putting something on those threads, either. Although, if it doesn't leak for a week it shouldn't leak for a season, but... |
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| Author: | 248 Vista [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
It may be unnecessary to put anything on the plug, but it certainly cant hurt. Better safe than sorry |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
I have always kept our boats in the water all season (7 months) and have never used any type of sealant. Mike is right, if it doesn't leak right away, it won't. I actually had not thought of putting sealant on it, until now. A good idea for sure. |
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| Author: | robbo3 [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
Plug goes in right after the trailer is hitched up. I always double check at the ramp while taking off the straps (just in case). A spare plug is kept on board. |
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| Author: | millhaven_nice_guy [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drain Plugs |
I always pull the plug and let it drain completely before putting her back in the garage. If she happens to sit outside I have a couple of half couplings welded to the trailer to hold the drain plug and a spare! |
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