Replacing the drain plug
 

Last season I noticed that the drain plug was rotating slightly in transom as I tightened or loosened the drain plug. Today I pulled the old plug out and was pleased to find that everything appears to be solid and dry. I'm going to install a new drain plug and was looking for a recommendation on what to use to seal the plug to the hull. (Here's the required pictures for Hammer)

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Replacing the drain plug
 

Last season I noticed that the drain plug was rotating slightly in transom as I tightened or loosened the drain plug. Today I pulled the old plug out and was pleased to find that everything appears to be solid and dry. I'm going to install a new drain plug and was looking for a recommendation on what to use to seal the plug to the hull. (Here's the required pictures for Hammer)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...Picture001.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...Picture002.jpg

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

Rick,
Personally, I would use 5200 or Boat Life. Would put these sealers on the screw threads as well as around the plug.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

Rick,
Personally, I would use 5200 or Boat Life. Would put these sealers on the screw threads as well as around the plug.

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Definately use an adhesive type of sealer. 4200 or equivelant wouldn't provide the hold you need. You don't want that sucker coming off.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

Definately use an adhesive type of sealer. 4200 or equivelant wouldn't provide the hold you need. You don't want that sucker coming off.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

rotate the clock position so your screwing in fresh wood/glass, use 5200 and poke some in the old screw holes before you start

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

rotate the clock position so your screwing in fresh wood/glass, use 5200 and poke some in the old screw holes before you start

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

What spare said!!!!

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

What spare said!!!!

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I used 5200 when I put my motor on to seal the bolts, is that stuff always that runny or did I get a thin batch? It dripped for hours.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I used 5200 when I put my motor on to seal the bolts, is that stuff always that runny or did I get a thin batch? It dripped for hours.

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Pictures as requested. LOL, I love you guys. I get a bit tired with the wifey in her panties, so i need to see plenty of boats pics. LOL. ;D :-*
Randleman, never had a problem with 5200. Works great.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

Pictures as requested. LOL, I love you guys. I get a bit tired with the wifey in her panties, so i need to see plenty of boats pics. LOL. ;D :-*
Randleman, never had a problem with 5200. Works great.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

it should be like molassis on a cold morning( couldn,t think of any other soutern food to compare it to), it may drip, but not run off

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

it should be like molassis on a cold morning( couldn,t think of any other soutern food to compare it to), it may drip, but not run off

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I cannot tell from your pic but the new plug and housing should be brass.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I cannot tell from your pic but the new plug and housing should be brass.

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Use 5200 for the plug, resealed mine this weekend, simple job.




EXACTLY! Even in 90*+ weather, never seen it run at all, muchless drip.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

Use 5200 for the plug, resealed mine this weekend, simple job.




EXACTLY! Even in 90*+ weather, never seen it run at all, muchless drip.

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I've had that happen before many times. The stuff you get from WAL-MART is the same brand and looks the same, but I've had the most problems with it running. I personally like to use 5200 FAST CURE myself, but once you open it you better use it or it will harden in the tube.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I've had that happen before many times. The stuff you get from WAL-MART is the same brand and looks the same, but I've had the most problems with it running. I personally like to use 5200 FAST CURE myself, but once you open it you better use it or it will harden in the tube.

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I ususally try to mix it in the tube before I open it up, just knead the tube back and forth, that should mix it up engough so if any of the chemicals have separated, they will have mixed preoperlly

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I ususally try to mix it in the tube before I open it up, just knead the tube back and forth, that should mix it up engough so if any of the chemicals have separated, they will have mixed preoperlly

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One way Ive found to help with that Ferm is to screw a big wirenut onto the tip. Ive got a tube of fastcure Ive been using off and on for about two weeks like that. New wirenut each time you undo it and youre good to go. :)

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

One way Ive found to help with that Ferm is to screw a big wirenut onto the tip. Ive got a tube of fastcure Ive been using off and on for about two weeks like that. New wirenut each time you undo it and youre good to go. :)

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I've been using these for my caulk at home,
they seem to work pretty good and make a tight seal.

http://www.littleredcap.com/

http://www.littleredcap.com/Caps-w-cans.jpg

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I've been using these for my caulk at home,
they seem to work pretty good and make a tight seal.

http://www.littleredcap.com/

http://www.littleredcap.com/Caps-w-cans.jpg

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I just put a screw in the opening and don't have any problems when I need to use it again. Just like the day I bought it. ;)

Question - everyone is giving the nod to 5200 for this drain plug, but wouldn't epoxy be stronger and last longer in terms of water intrusion? Not doubting 5200 - it should last a long time, but wouldn't epoxy last longer?

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I just put a screw in the opening and don't have any problems when I need to use it again. Just like the day I bought it. ;)

Question - everyone is giving the nod to 5200 for this drain plug, but wouldn't epoxy be stronger and last longer in terms of water intrusion? Not doubting 5200 - it should last a long time, but wouldn't epoxy last longer?

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You are right BR, but I just always consider 5200 for semi-permanent apps. I say that because I use it on things that MIGHT have to come out. With epoxy you would probably have to do damage to get it loose. The 5200 is strong don't get me wrong, but if you NEED to take it out for some reason (I cant imagine why, but u never know) you can. :)


Oh and Ive used screws before too...just seems to bond to it and I struggle to free it up. :-/

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

You are right BR, but I just always consider 5200 for semi-permanent apps. I say that because I use it on things that MIGHT have to come out. With epoxy you would probably have to do damage to get it loose. The 5200 is strong don't get me wrong, but if you NEED to take it out for some reason (I cant imagine why, but u never know) you can. :)


Oh and Ive used screws before too...just seems to bond to it and I struggle to free it up. :-/

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Roger that Stink ;)

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

Roger that Stink ;)

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I used 5200 on my bracket, I talked to a guy and he said when he took off the bracket ity took some glass with it!! because of epoxy.
I use 5200 on everything! I use fast cure on things like screws and stuff, but use slow cure on hings like the bracket as I think it is better then the fast cure.

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I used 5200 on my bracket, I talked to a guy and he said when he took off the bracket ity took some glass with it!! because of epoxy.
I use 5200 on everything! I use fast cure on things like screws and stuff, but use slow cure on hings like the bracket as I think it is better then the fast cure.

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I know its good stuff for sure. I use it on lots of things - boat or non boat.

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

I know its good stuff for sure. I use it on lots of things - boat or non boat.

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Im with ya MJ....and on things like tank hatches the slow stuff is better. If it is a thick bead the fast cure will sorta "blister" because it dries too fast, ya know? :-/

Re: Replacing the drain plug
 

Im with ya MJ....and on things like tank hatches the slow stuff is better. If it is a thick bead the fast cure will sorta "blister" because it dries too fast, ya know? :-/