Stern/Transom plug

[DeLawterJ]

I have misplaced the infamous plug for the stern on my 2003 18 CC. Any recommendations where I can find one before I make an a$$ of myself at the launch ramp. When I say where I mean what type does it take tapered or parallel walled?

JD

 

[DaleH]

Typically a 1/2" national pipe thread. The Wally-Worlds near me with a small boat dept sell 2 on a card.

 

[Robert Cibran]

in order to avoid loosing it again,West marine sells one that has a stainless steel wire attached to it,this wire at the other end has an eyelet which you can place a small screw so that you can screw it to bilge area,this will prevent you from loosing it,I put a long stainless screw on the end and stuck it thru the hole acting like T shaped so that I did not have to make hole in bilge area,works great and never ever have to worry about mispalcing plug,its always there.

Robert

 

[Megabyte]

If you go into a marine supply store looking for one, the correct term is "Garboard Drain Plug".
They have an NPT tapered thread and are usually made of a bronze or brass material.

 

[tara11]

I just use a solid rough brass plug with tephlon tape, and it works perfect every time, oh 1/2 inch plug, you can buy at any hardware store !

 

[jonas grumby]

I drilled a hole in the corner of mine and ran some monel lockwire through it. I keep a 9/16" wrench, ignition key, fuel plug key & drain plug on a carabiner. The carabiner goes on the handle to my fishin' bucket. A pre-trip list makes sure all is onboard prior to disembarkation.

 

[Parkerman]

If I dont have my plug I just drop er in and drive real fast. OH, and don't stop! 8)