to add a plug or not???

[chopper6322]

hey guys, just got a 12 foot'er what i think is a sears gamefisher (it says sears on the side) and i'm wondering if i should put a lug in it, before i mod it? and what kind of work that might entale

 

[SlimeTime]

I would.....it's a lot easier to pull the plug as opposed to tipping a modified boat up to drain it. Never know when you'll get caught in the rain. Now's the time to add one :wink:

Buy the assembly, get a proper-sized hole-saw, and follow the directions.

ST

 

[Jim]

:WELCOME: Chopper!


Thanks for joining! :beer:

 

[chopper6322]

thanks slime time, what all does it consist of to install one?

 

[SlimeTime]

Buy the "body" & plug assembly. Locate where you want to install it (at a low point in the hull), drill the proper sized hole & bolt holes, add some good sealant to the flange & bolt it on. It's pretty straight forward & simple job, you shouldn't have any problem.

I usually fasten the plug to a piece of brass chain & attach it to the transom so I don't have to hunt for it......and it's handy in the event I forget to install it prior to launching #-o :roll:

Welcome also by the way :wink:
ST

 

[chopper6322]

sounds like it is what we used to call Marine proof lol thanks for the help. and for the welcomes, this is a great forum

 

[Waterwings]

sounds like it is what we used to call Marine proof lol...

You a former "squid"? Welcome Aboard! 8)

 

[chopper6322]

nope USMC all the way!!

 

[ceejkay]

5200 sealant and lots of it. if it makes any of the "Squids" fell better, im a "Puddle Pirate"