Bilge plug

[eastont]

I have a 1990 Carver Santego, and I can't seem to locate where the bilge drain plug is. I looked at the normal spot at the bottom of the stern, but can't see it.

Anyone have the same boat and can tell me where to look.

 

[The Great Escape II]

Re: Bilge plug

Once you get into larger boats some do not come with drain plugs.

 

[Philster]

Re: Bilge plug

If you lost the bilge drain plug: Are you sure you looked up near the helm, around the steering wheel or ignition. A lot of bilge drain plugs are kept there.

Sometimes, the bilge drain plug is kept in a cup holder, but I think this is silly and can lead to trouble.

If you are desperate to find it, just buy a new bilge drain plug.

Oh, wait.. are you are looking for the BILGE DRAIN. Might not have one.

 

[eastont]

Re: Bilge plug

The plug is hanging on the marina winterizing tag, so there is a drain somewhere. I just feel real stupid going to the marina and asking where it came from.
I can just imagine all the sarcastic answers.

 

[Philster]

Re: Bilge plug

Wow, you missed my new book, "Just Act Stupid". I have been boating since I was 10, and I am never afraid to act stupid. Just ask them!

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Re: Bilge plug

Well, if all else fails put the garden hose in the bilge, turn on the water and see where it exits the boat. (Darn I had a hard time typing that, after rebuilding two boats due to rot and working as hard as I do to keep water OUT)

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: Bilge plug

Depending on your climate, maybe you should use heavily salted water so it doesn't freeze as easily.

 

[Philster]

Re: Bilge plug

Wow, I hope that was a joke!

Use water treated with RV -100 anti-freeze if you live where it freezes and think running water through the bilge/hull is an acceptable detection method.

Salt is thy enemy.

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: Bilge plug

No joke.

I live on the ocean and have salt water in my bilge quite often.

 

[salty87]

Re: Bilge plug

come on guys, the plug goes on the bottom...duh