Posted by Cpmoran on 01/07/19 - 5:20 AM
#1
Hey Guys,
I recently just bought my first 17ft Montauk and was taking out my boat plug this weekend and the entire drain hole tube was corroded and came out with it. A couple things I am worried about:
1) the foam was wet on the inside of the transom when I stuck my finger down in there. I am concerned. Any suggestions? I am thinking about raising it up as high as I can to let the water drain completely out.
2) Is this the right brass drain tube I need to purchase? Any suggestions would be great. I also would really like to not use brass if possible to avoid corrosion.
https://www.amazon.com/Moeller-Boston-Whaler-Brass-0210031400D/dp/B005IGNC74
Posted by Walt Krafft on 01/07/19 - 6:30 AM
#2
If you search this site, there are several really good articles about changing the brass drain tubes. The best source for the brass tube and the O-rings is McMaster-Carr. I have a complete set of tools you can use for the price of postage both ways. It is not hard to do if you follow the recommendations.
Posted by wrangler on 01/08/19 - 3:37 AM
#3
1979 17ft Montauk. Replaced my corroded Brass tube with the plastic parts I ordered from the local Whaler dealer 15 years ago.
Not a problem since then. No special tools were needed.
Part # 1073071 Stern Tube $21.00 (2003 prices)
Part # 1042084 Nut $2.50
My foam was not wet. Used 3M 5200 and a grinder to clean area and not a problem in over 15 years.