plug lining

[thewalshies]

I need to replace the lining to both stern plugs in the transom. Does anyone know how to do this and where to get the replacement lining?

Thanks,

[hermco]

You need to get the brass drain tube and flanging tool, here is one source or do a Google search for "drain tube". West Marine sells the tube but not the tool.
http://www.shootnhunt.com/catalog/JM...cts/index.html

[hermco]

Here is the tool,
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MOE/MOE2070000.html

[LEVERETTE5]

hey I just ordered one.When you install should you bond with west system resin or something and is there any special trick to removal of the old brass. Thanks Keith

[hermco]

Is only a thin brass sleeve so you can punch thru with a small chisel or screwdriver. I seal with 3M 5200. Dry fit the new sleeve and cut leaving enough length to flange over with the compression tool.

[LEVERETTE5]

Thanks for that info.I just picked up a 1973 23 CC in jupiter this weekend that has been sitting for 3 years and the brass sleeves are very worn. I ordered the tool and I will pick up the 1" tube from west as you said and get it done. Keith in Boca soon to be Hobe sound Fla.

[HatTrick]

I asked my local boatyard to check out my transom/bilge drain plug and they popped out the old plastic drain and attached a brass fitting to the outside of the transom. The fitting recieves a 3/4 brass threaded plug. If I put my finger in the hole I can feel the plywood in the transom which doesn't seem too right. What should I do to make this hole/fitting/plug etc. be right?

[oldfielder]

HatTrick-
There seem to be many possible corrections to that boat yard fix. I don't have the building skills as the other craftsmen on this site, but if it were me, I'd pull that plug holder back out and make sure you get the wood nice and dry and then seal it with a penetrating epoxy and/or epoxy before putting that holder back in. The thing I would worry most about is if they just screwed that in in that area, sooner or later you're going to have a fine amount of water intrusion if you don't seal it up properly. I'd hate the thought of that plug holder not being fastened securely.

[CapeBoater1]

Hermco is that tool long enough to work on the floor scuppers. The original drain tubes do not appear to be flared on top, only on the bottom. Should I install the new brass tubes, pushed up from the bottom with 5200 as a sealant and have them flush with the top, without a top flare? Or do I need to flare both ends. It would seam better to flare both, but is the tool long enough?

[hermco]

You can use a longer/shorter 1/2" bolt if you need to. When you see the tool you'll understand.