Bilge Drain Plugs ever fall out?
10-12-2016, 10:56 PM
#22
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not sure what running torque is on a drain pulling but I'm willing to bet it's much higher than vibratory forces...
10-13-2016, 05:39 AM
#23
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Hey windsurfnut: I pulled the plugs on my T/G after a strong rain storm last weekend to drain the bilge. I was quite surprised to find that the plugs were just finger tight. I think it is possible that your plug vibrated out. I'm using thread sealant and a socket from now on. It sucks to have to worry about people targeting your boat. I always pop the cover to take a look and vent the engine room before firing up, I bet you will too from now on!
10-13-2016, 05:57 AM
#24
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10-13-2016, 09:37 AM
#26
I'm only assuming that someone has come along and removed it. There is no shortage of louder boats on the lake right now and they have been the target of noise complaints.. I'd hate to think someone targeted my boat and taken then plug out. But its entirely possible. Combined with a small claims judgement against a local contractor that took money and didn't do work, its entirely possible it was intentionally removed.
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10-13-2016, 10:47 AM
#28
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I am a fan of this type, vs. just the ones that thread in to ever so slightly tapered (female side) insert in the boat:
http://greatlakesskipper.com/standar...oat-drain-plug
[ATTACH=CONFIG]560409[/ATTACH]
I like the "flange" type as pictured above because:
1) They have a replaceable rubber o-ring that crushes as you tighten, putting tension on the threads.
2) You are actually tightening the plug's flange against the insert in the boat, vs. just tightening threads into threads.
IF BY CHANCE it vibrated it's way loose; above would be a better product to avoid that.
I also stumbled upon this when searching, which is an interesting product and idea in itself:
https://flow-rite.com/products/marin...ug/mpa-rdp-006
http://greatlakesskipper.com/standar...oat-drain-plug
[ATTACH=CONFIG]560409[/ATTACH]
I like the "flange" type as pictured above because:
1) They have a replaceable rubber o-ring that crushes as you tighten, putting tension on the threads.
2) You are actually tightening the plug's flange against the insert in the boat, vs. just tightening threads into threads.
IF BY CHANCE it vibrated it's way loose; above would be a better product to avoid that.
I also stumbled upon this when searching, which is an interesting product and idea in itself:
https://flow-rite.com/products/marin...ug/mpa-rdp-006
10-13-2016, 11:11 AM
#29
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I have that exact type. The drain plug never get's lost or falls off the trailer fender or swim platform when taking off and forgetting the plug. Can't say the same for my coffee mugs. LOL.
I am a fan of this type, vs. just the ones that thread in to ever so slightly tapered (female side) insert in the boat:
http://greatlakesskipper.com/standar...oat-drain-plug
[ATTACH=CONFIG]560409[/ATTACH]
I like the "flange" type as pictured above because:
1) They have a replaceable rubber o-ring that crushes as you tighten, putting tension on the threads.
2) You are actually tightening the plug's flange against the insert in the boat, vs. just tightening threads into threads.
IF BY CHANCE it vibrated it's way loose; above would be a better product to avoid that.
http://greatlakesskipper.com/standar...oat-drain-plug
[ATTACH=CONFIG]560409[/ATTACH]
I like the "flange" type as pictured above because:
1) They have a replaceable rubber o-ring that crushes as you tighten, putting tension on the threads.
2) You are actually tightening the plug's flange against the insert in the boat, vs. just tightening threads into threads.
IF BY CHANCE it vibrated it's way loose; above would be a better product to avoid that.
10-13-2016, 12:50 PM
#30
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No way you didn't fill with water before you were on the lift, then suddenly fill with water off the lift? May have been one of your dock mates/neighbors that dropped their's in the water, or kids pulling a prank.
In my ski boat, the plug is on a stainless cable tied to the engine oil drain hose.
Big boat, it's just cranked in there pretty tight. The drain plugs are tapered, get tighter as they go in, no way it fell out.
In my ski boat, the plug is on a stainless cable tied to the engine oil drain hose.
Big boat, it's just cranked in there pretty tight. The drain plugs are tapered, get tighter as they go in, no way it fell out.
