Garboard plugs

[TimC2520]

So this is the first year I'll be launching the boat myself instead of the marina doing it for me. How tight on the garboard plug? Any grease or teflon tape? What's the concensus?

 

[DaleH]

It's a tapered thread. I use blue waterproof synthetic grease and put them SNUG, as in ... it's in there pretty tight, like a 'partial' turn more once fully seated.

 

[bean]

Hello Tim;

I put a bit of silicone on threads just to be on the safe side. I don't kill it

on the tightening but you will know. Or life caulk O.K. Also.

" BEAN "

 

[Bryan 2530]

I use Teflon tape, all suggestions will work though.

 

[TimC2520]

When I look at the plug at the end of every season, they are putting something on it, I can see "gunk" in the threads, just wasn't sure what it was.
Thanks.

 

[jeffnick]

My

No grease or teflon.
Finger tight + 1/4 turn... <100 inch pounds. Maybe a little more if you're in the water all season.

 

[Bryan 2530]

No grease or teflon.
Finger tight + 1/4 turn... <100 inch pounds. Maybe a little more if you're in the water all season.

After that you can try your luck with this. LOL

Seriously, put something on there, grease, teflon, pipe dope, etc.,its cheap insurance in salt water.
I have seen them frozen in so much you either break the fitting or need to remove the whole thing, replace and then re-bed.

 

[DaleH]

Seriously, put something on there, grease, teflon, pipe dope, etc., its cheap insurance in salt water.
I have seen them frozen in ...

Agreed! As good tapered threads don't need anything to seal ... but 2 pieces immersed in saltwater sure do ... to get them apart, that is. All it takes is but 1 stuck bolt/fastener/piece :shock: to learn a tough and expen$ive lesson that's easily preventable ...

 

[Megabyte]

Teflon tape for me... then snug it down (but don't go ape on it!).

 

[Sully]

Teflon tape for me... then snug it down (but don't go ape on it!).

Awwww Come on thats no fun ! :lol:

 

[Bryan 2530]

Anyone notice, Parker cuts transom wood short and in radius above plug so any leaks don't cause rot.

:wink:

Yep. 8)

 

[jmdregs]

Where is the garboard plug on a 2520 located? My boat is currently out of the water and I plan to have the Marina commission it for me this year, but I'd like to check it out before they do. Thanks

 

[Megabyte]

Where is the garboard plug on a 2520 located?

Right at the base of the 'V' on the transom.

 

[Parker23]

Put something on threads, several years ago i had one get locked up in threads. I tried with vice grips, channel locks, sockets, filing plug to a square and repeating the process over, then had to unscrew the part that is screwed and sealed onto transom. I learned my lesson to apply a little grease or teflon tape whatever i have at the time. Good luck

 

[jeffnick]

No grease or teflon.
Finger tight + 1/4 turn... <100 inch pounds. Maybe a little more if you're in the water all season.

After that you can try your luck with this. LOL

Seriously, put something on there, grease, teflon, pipe dope, etc.,its cheap insurance in salt water.
I have seen them frozen in so much you either break the fitting or need to remove the whole thing, replace and then re-bed.

My boat is kept on the trailer and on occasion I'll use up to 4 different ramps in a single day. Goop on the plug is a nuisance, as is keeping up with teflon tape. I have never had a problem getting it out - and keep it handy so a quick look assures me that it's in.

 

[DaleH]

Is that a matching Yamaha dropcloth on the ground too? Man, Captain - you have ALL the toys!

:wink:

 

[Megabyte]

Is that a matching Yamaha dropcloth on the ground too?

It's a Parker ground cloth.
ssssshhhhhhhhhh..... unannounced test product. :lol:

 

[Porkchunker]

I'm on a trailer...so I put it in before launching and take it out after recovery. I don't use tape or goop or grease. Twist in by hand and then give 1/4--1/2 turn with a wrench...no more.

Dave

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[Porkchunker]

BTW, I have a spare plug and wrench on board at all times. The primary plug and wrench are in the tow vehicle.

I also have a rubber expando plug hanging on a string in the bilge. If I ever forgot the plug and had water coming in, I could jam that rubber plug into the hole from the bilge side to stem the tide.

Dave

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