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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Source for 3/4" Drain Plugs - 1987 18' Guardian

Posted by tothemax on 07/31/12 - 9:10 AM

Both of my thru hull drains are 3/4" and the plugs are pretty much shot - all of the local sources have 1/2", 5/8", 7/8", 1", and 1 1/4". Not seeing anything online either.

Is this a Whaler specific item?

Posted by lizard on 09/13/12 - 1:14 PM

I have gotten 3/4' plugs from West Marine. They were deeply discounted at the time so I don't know if they discontinued that size. That said, other sizes were discounted as well.

Posted by tothemax on 09/13/12 - 3:29 PM

I found some plastic ones at ACE, but in the anchor locker I was worried about it getting hit and breaking so I went with the puffed out 5/8" from West Marine, it fit's pretty flush. They don't carry the 3/4" anymore in the catalog and the counter guy couldn't find a listing - I searched all over the web and only saw the ones at ACE on a fluke (after I'd stopped looking).

Thanks for the info...

Edited by tothemax on 09/13/12 - 3:30 PM

Posted by aeriksen on 09/13/12 - 11:11 PM

I got 3/4" thru hole drain tubes from Jamestown distributors.com. They had my exact required lenghts for the bow drain, bildge drain and transon drains. Make sure you measure your required lenghts before you order. They even sell the flairing tool. You should anneal the ends before you flare to prevent splitting. Good luck.

Posted by tothemax on 09/14/12 - 4:38 AM

I only needed the plugs, the whaler has heavy duty bronze through hulls (threaded) in both the bow and aft well.

Normally this type of fitting has a seacock, it's good for now.

Thanks

Posted by aeriksen on 09/14/12 - 5:53 PM

What about a 3/4" pipe plug from Home Depot or Lowes?

Posted by tothemax on 09/15/12 - 5:49 AM

Thanks for the tip, I'm sure that would work... We are in salt water (brackish) and keep the boat at a dock so corrosion might be an issue. Also it's nice to have the quick flip style made for boats.

Posted by aeriksen on 09/15/12 - 9:02 AM

They have them in Brass.

Posted by BillDemers on 09/15/12 - 11:25 AM

If they are pipe thread you could source stainless steel pipe plugs from a plumbing supply house and apply some good antisieze compound.