Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

I think I have the same problem. I have some questions:

How long should you leave the old plug out prior to reinstalling?

What is the drying time for the sealants recommended?

and finally what is an easy way to check the bellows on the outdrive for leaks?

Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

I'm just East of Cleveland.
Thanks for the help.

Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

It could take weeks to get the transom dry if it is only a little wet, if it is soaked, it should be dry by this time next year, if you park it in a green house so the sun gets on it but rain doesnt.

4200 = 1 day cure time
5200 = 1 week

Bellows? I have an OB, sorry.

Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

Look at this and see if you can seal still damp or not.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...Picture111.jpg

Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

It wasn't out that far or missing, maybe not even leaking. Just going through the boat doing things that look like should be done. It was in there solid, the collar just had a slight space maybe a 1/16th inbetween it and the boat. I got the 4200 from wally world and seated it. got a bilge pump out at boaters world too
Gelcoat repair to follow.
I'll order the newer style tube to be safe.

Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

Go ahead and throw away the 4200. Read the back "once opened, will harden". Better yet let us know how long it takes. ;D

Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

Use the brass screw in!! And I would have pulled that sleve!! if it moved and had a little gap, it had water in it!!
Better fix now then hole transom later!!

5200 will dry in 3 days and is made for below water so you can use the next day! Never had a problem ;)

Do it right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That job is like 1 hour and cheap!!

Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

I opened some 4200 2 months ago and just used some of it last week, I did have to dig the cured stuff out of the tube opening, but it was fine otherwise.

Re: Bildge drain possible leak?
 

I think I found my leak. I pulled the brass drain and half of the sealant stuck to the hull and look as if it had been that way awhile. I bought a tube of 5200, dried out the hole and dried the excess water out of the bilge and hopefully got a good seal when I reinstalled the drain. I appriciate all of the input you all gave me. Feels good to know you can get help when you need it. ;D