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ToddM
Posted 9/18/2022 11:48 AM (#1011907)
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Location: oswego, il		Getting a.boat plug to seal in this hole has been a huge chore. Most of the time you cannot get it to seal and when I do I leave it because I don't know when I'm going to make it seal again. I thought about installing an oval shaped aftermarket boat plug assy but the chamfer is out and not in so that's out. It may stick below the hull as it is. As tight as I can screw a standard 1" plug before it reaches the point it won't turn anymore, it will rarely seal.


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sworrall
Posted 9/18/2022 11:51 AM (#1011908 - in reply to #1011907)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		What year and model boat? How about one of these installed on the inside?

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Oval+boat+plug
ToddM
Posted 9/18/2022 1:52 PM (#1011911 - in reply to #1011908)
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Location: oswego, il
sworrall - 9/18/2022 11:51 AM

What year and model boat? How about one of these installed on the inside?

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Oval+boat&#...

It's a 96 princecraft 142. I've literally had the plug in the boat without removing it for over 10 years. I can't get a new one to seal. I might try seeing if that stainless one will fit but in order for it to fit on the inside I will probably have to grind the bottom of it. Maybe I can custom cut a thick rubber seal and mount it on the outside.
sworrall
Posted 9/18/2022 2:50 PM (#1011914 - in reply to #1011911)
Subject: Re: Best boat plug for this hole





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
ToddM - 9/18/2022 1:52 PM

sworrall - 9/18/2022 11:51 AM

What year and model boat? How about one of these installed on the inside?

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Oval+boat+plug[...

It's a 96 princecraft 142. I've literally had the plug in the boat without removing it for over 10 years. I can't get a new one to seal. I might try seeing if that stainless one will fit but in order for it to fit on the inside I will probably have to grind the bottom of it. Maybe I can custom cut a thick rubber seal and mount it on the outside.

Probably will work, what about this thing?

https://www.amazon.com/T-H-Marine-Supply-1-1-Thru-Hull/dp/B0000AXRUO...
danlaboucane
Posted 9/18/2022 4:21 PM (#1011917 - in reply to #1011914)
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You could get a sleeve and epoxy it in that hole drill the small hole and use a normal 1'' plug , i did that in my 1992 142 .
RyanJoz
Posted 9/20/2022 5:57 PM (#1012004 - in reply to #1011917)
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL		Is it 1.25” ID?

MARINE CITY 1-1/4 Inch Rust Proof Strong and Sturdy Fine Finish Drain Plug with Innovative Design for Boats Yachts Kayaks Marines Brass Drain Plug with Neoprene Seal https://a.co/d/aBMu0Q6
ToddM
Posted 9/20/2022 8:18 PM (#1012006 - in reply to #1012004)
Subject: Re: Best boat plug for this hole





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Location: oswego, il
RyanJoz - 9/20/2022 5:57 PM

Is it 1.25” ID?

MARINE CITY 1-1/4 Inch Rust Proof Strong and Sturdy Fine Finish Drain Plug with Innovative Design for Boats Yachts Kayaks Marines Brass Drain Plug with Neoprene Seal https://a.co/d/aBMu0Q6


I ordered a 1.25 and will try it but I don't think that it is.
0723
Posted 9/21/2022 4:14 PM (#1012037 - in reply to #1012006)
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I would epoxy it on the inside with fiberglass cloth if possible. Sand it down that apply marine tex over it on the out side.if you can't get inside this will work on the outside.
0723
Posted 9/21/2022 4:15 PM (#1012038 - in reply to #1012037)
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I would eliminate the plug,or try to fill around hole so 1 inch plug will fit.Tough options here

Edited by 0723 9/21/2022 7:53 PM
ToddM
Posted 9/22/2022 5:00 PM (#1012071 - in reply to #1011907)
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Location: oswego, il		Thankfully, the stainless T-hamdle 1" plug didn't jump threads before it would seal tight. It's a significant amount of turning to make tight. I've tried a brass one in the past and would not tighten before jumping the threads. The 1.25" plug would not fit and the flange plug would not go into the 1" hole as advertised and would require taking a grinder to the transom. Thankfully the easiest option worked. I will order several of them for spares.


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tundrawalker00
Posted 9/23/2022 8:07 AM (#1012088 - in reply to #1012071)
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Location: Ludington, MI		That's great news. I was getting ready to suggest you try Adam and Eve dot com...
ToddM
Posted 9/23/2022 6:34 PM (#1012111 - in reply to #1012088)
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Location: oswego, il
tundrawalker00 - 9/23/2022 8:07 AM

That's great news. I was getting ready to suggest you try Adam and Eve dot com...


****!!!! Now you tell me!
Ranger
Posted 10/28/2022 3:19 PM (#1014182 - in reply to #1012111)
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ToddM - 9/23/2022 7:34 PM

tundrawalker00 - 9/23/2022 8:07 AM

That's great news. I was getting ready to suggest you try Adam and Eve dot com...


****!!!! Now you tell me!


Andrew would have sent you one of his butt plugs if you asked nasty.

Edited by Ranger 10/28/2022 3:22 PM
sworrall
Posted 10/28/2022 4:32 PM (#1014184 - in reply to #1011907)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		EEEEEWWWWWW....
ToddM
Posted 10/29/2022 12:13 AM (#1014195 - in reply to #1014182)
Subject: Re: Best boat plug for this hole





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Location: oswego, il
Ranger - 10/28/2022 3:19 PM

ToddM - 9/23/2022 7:34 PM

tundrawalker00 - 9/23/2022 8:07 AM

That's great news. I was getting ready to suggest you try Adam and Eve dot com...


****!!!! Now you tell me!


Andrew would have sent you one of his butt plugs if you asked nasty.


If you.read my.original post it's for a 1" hole.
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