plug lining

[thewalshies]

I need to replace the lining to both stern plugs in the transom. Does anyone know how to do this and where to get the replacement lining?

Thanks,

[hermco]

You need to get the brass drain tube and flanging tool, here is one source or do a Google search for "drain tube". West Marine sells the tube but not the tool.
http://www.shootnhunt.com/catalog/JM...cts/index.html

[hermco]

Here is the tool,
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MOE/MOE2070000.html

[LEVERETTE5]

hey I just ordered one.When you install should you bond with west system resin or something and is there any special trick to removal of the old brass. Thanks Keith

[hermco]

Is only a thin brass sleeve so you can punch thru with a small chisel or screwdriver. I seal with 3M 5200. Dry fit the new sleeve and cut leaving enough length to flange over with the compression tool.

[LEVERETTE5]

Thanks for that info.I just picked up a 1973 23 CC in jupiter this weekend that has been sitting for 3 years and the brass sleeves are very worn. I ordered the tool and I will pick up the 1" tube from west as you said and get it done. Keith in Boca soon to be Hobe sound Fla.

[stevebrownell]

I have to respectfully disagree with the conventional wisdom on the use of those thin brass tubes for scupper drains. I've seen a bunch that are rotted out, including those on my boat. Brass just isn't a good material for constant contact with salt water.

I forgot who posted an alternate option on this board when they were doing their boat (Strick? Trayder) but 1" plastic tubing, epoxied into a reinforced hole in the transom seems like a far better alternative. Nothing to swage, no tool to make or buy, and they are stronger and corrosion proof.

Just my $.02

[LEVERETTE5]

I agree.I wonder if any one makes them in stainless with like a bolt on system from the inside.Keith

[thewalshies]

What type of plastic tube? Where could you get it? Would you have to drill out the original holes?

[warthog5]

I used Gray [EMT] PVC on mine. Sanded up the OD real good and installed it in a coat of epoxy/Cabisol.