boat plug

[shep_henry]

i have alot of water coming in around my drain plug. i took it off and caulked all around it and behind it with silicone and it seems worse now. any suggestions?

 

[phwrd]

Re: boat plug

Any other items mounted to the transom ? Pictures and a longer description would help these smart folks to answer your questions.

 

[Philster]

Re: boat plug

I don't think silicone is called for her. I think there is big "no no!" associated with silicone.

Isn't a marine polyurethane sealant required? (5200?)

 

[25thmustang]

Re: boat plug

Remove the plug from the boat completely. Clean the boat surfaces and the plug surfaces. Recaulk and reinstall. Be sure to use an underwater caulk.

BTW I mean remove the whole plug assembly, not just the screw in/out part of the plug.

 

[tschmidty]

Re: boat plug

Yeah, silicone is not good for that application. Use 4200 or 5200 and reseal the entire plug as ^^^ said.

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: boat plug

A picture is needed here...you may be using a rubber expansion plug in a garboard fitting.

 

[PiratePast40]

Re: boat plug

A picture is needed here...you may be using a rubber expansion plug in a garboard fitting.

And it could be that the wood around the drain hole is rotted. I know that doesn't sound very encouraging but you need to check for the possibility.

 

[cddunn]

Re: boat plug

At the risk of stating the obvious (now that it's been explained to me), the plug goes in straight, and then the handle is rotated, while the rubber part stays stationary. That will expand the plug until it fits snugly. Then the handle is flipped up to the bent position and is very tight then. It only took me one trip back to the marina to learn this (first day with the boat).

 

[oldjeep]

Re: boat plug

At the risk of stating the obvious (now that it's been explained to me), the plug goes in straight, and then the handle is rotated, while the rubber part stays stationary. That will expand the plug until it fits snugly. Then the handle is flipped up to the bent position and is very tight then. It only took me one trip back to the marina to learn this (first day with the boat).

Assuming you have that sort of plug Every boat I've owned has what looks like a common pipe plug for a drain.