I tried some drain plugs and they dont fit what size do you guys suggest that would fit this hole?
S siego99344 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined May 8, 2014 Messages 150 Jul 2, 2014 #1 I tried some drain plugs and they dont fit what size do you guys suggest that would fit this hole?
Bondo Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2002 Messages 71,159 Jul 2, 2014 #5 Ayuh,.... Looks like 1/2" pipe thread,.....
bruceb58 Supreme Mariner Joined Mar 5, 2006 Messages 30,605 Jul 2, 2014 #6 By the way, you better replace that screw with sealant or it will allow water intrusion into your transom if it hasn't already occurred.
By the way, you better replace that screw with sealant or it will allow water intrusion into your transom if it hasn't already occurred.
S siego99344 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined May 8, 2014 Messages 150 Jul 2, 2014 #7 no it hasn't boat hasn't seen water since I've had to been replacing parts like crazy.... and 1/2 you say ok thats next on my list
no it hasn't boat hasn't seen water since I've had to been replacing parts like crazy.... and 1/2 you say ok thats next on my list
S siego99344 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined May 8, 2014 Messages 150 Jul 2, 2014 #8 but isnt a 1/2 to small I just tested a bolt thats 7/8 and it kind of screws in but didnt go in all the way.
but isnt a 1/2 to small I just tested a bolt thats 7/8 and it kind of screws in but didnt go in all the way.
G Georgesalmon Lieutenant Commander Joined Apr 14, 2012 Messages 1,793 Jul 3, 2014 #9 !/2" pipe is 1/2" on the inside. The outside where the thread is, is almost 3/4". So looks like 1/2" PIPE is the size you need.
!/2" pipe is 1/2" on the inside. The outside where the thread is, is almost 3/4". So looks like 1/2" PIPE is the size you need.
T treyc82 Recruit Joined Jun 30, 2014 Messages 5 Jul 3, 2014 #10 My local WalMart sells a two pack of Marine Brass Garboard Plugs. Like someone posted above, it looks like you need a 1/2" NPT which would measure 0.840" (OD of male threads). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-Garbo..._Accessories_Gear&hash=item2ed159aa09&vxp=mtr http://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Ma...45&sr=8-2&keywords=Marine+Brass+Garboard+Plug http://www.walmart.com/ip/Attwood-Bronze-Garboard-Drain-Plug/16350988#Product+Reviews <-- (This link is not for the flange and plug, it is just for purchasing the plug.
My local WalMart sells a two pack of Marine Brass Garboard Plugs. Like someone posted above, it looks like you need a 1/2" NPT which would measure 0.840" (OD of male threads). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-Garbo..._Accessories_Gear&hash=item2ed159aa09&vxp=mtr http://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Ma...45&sr=8-2&keywords=Marine+Brass+Garboard+Plug http://www.walmart.com/ip/Attwood-Bronze-Garboard-Drain-Plug/16350988#Product+Reviews <-- (This link is not for the flange and plug, it is just for purchasing the plug.
S siego99344 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined May 8, 2014 Messages 150 Jul 3, 2014 #11 by golly it was 1/2 does it have to screw all the way in? I screwed it in and it screwed half way in not all the way is that safe?
by golly it was 1/2 does it have to screw all the way in? I screwed it in and it screwed half way in not all the way is that safe?
bruceb58 Supreme Mariner Joined Mar 5, 2006 Messages 30,605 Jul 3, 2014 #12 Yep...that's fine. I would use a brass one. You can get them at Lowes or HD.
S siego99344 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined May 8, 2014 Messages 150 Jul 4, 2014 #13 okay I picked one up at napa.
G Georgesalmon Lieutenant Commander Joined Apr 14, 2012 Messages 1,793 Jul 4, 2014 #14 pipe thread is tapered to seal. doesn't need to go all in like a bolt.
