Boat plug.....

[Dante04SRT]

On the new boat, it uses this style plug:

Does it just thread in with the square part out the back or what? How does this style make a seal?

 

[dingbat]

Re: Boat plug.....

That is a "tapered" pipe plug. A seal is formed by the interferace of the threads on the plug with the threads in the female fitting.

In order to seal the plug should be "snug" not tight.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Boat plug.....

you can by one at lowes, home depot, or any hardware store. get a brass one. it is just a regular 1/2 inch pipe thread.

 

[The Great Escape II]

Re: Boat plug.....

The square end should be facing towards the back (outside the boat). I also use a little Teflon tape for the threads.

 

[QC]

Re: Boat plug.....

Well if one of you figures out how to get one installed with the square part pointed in then rock on

I have been using this type for over 10 years now, and I love them. They do not wear, oil or crap doesn't mess them up, and pipe thread seals without anything on the threads, especially brass. I only make them reasonably tight too. They aren't going anywhere. BTW, it is called a garboard plug . . .

 

[oops!]

Re: Boat plug.....

Well if one of you figures out how to get one installed with the square part pointed in then rock on

lol