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Unread 07-23-2007, 12:58 PM
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Default garboard boat plug mod

Ever get tired of fumbling for a wrench or rusty pliers to remove it? *::)





A small brass nipple, a little grinding and soldering and NEVER again! *:D










Note in that top pic: that rubber dinosaur it HOT. Hes chillin in the shade for a bit. ;D




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Unread 07-23-2007, 01:33 PM
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Default Re: garboard boat plug mod

Thats great!!

Is that what you used solder??
Or did you braze it??
whats the handle SS??

I am goingnto camp this afternoon I like to make one right now before I go!!
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Thats great!! *

Is that what you used solder??
Or did you braze it??
whats the handle SS??

I am goingnto camp this afternoon I like to make one right now before I go!!

4" Brass threaded nipple with the thread cut off MJ.

I notched it out with a grinder to fit snugly together.

Get it super hot, solder it and you are good to go!
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Thanks!! Going to the hardware store right now!! ;)
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No time for a better pic right now but all done!!

Thanks stink!!

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SWEET!!! Glad I helped someone! 8)
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Default Re: garboard boat plug mod

I like MJ's better :P ;D
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Default Re: garboard boat plug mod

Nice idea Stinky! Billy Mac ;D
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Default Re: garboard boat plug mod

I gotta have one, but for free of course. ;D
Thats a great idea.
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Default Re: garboard boat plug mod

not a bad idea there stinkman, i dont need one. mine stays wet most of the season ::) ;D
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