What's up 2cool? I have a aluminum boat that has two drain plugs at the stern. The one on the starboard side has a leak from the plug not seating properly. My neighbor gave me some thick grease, but it eventually washed out and started leaking again. I really just need one drain plug. If I was to fill the plug area with some marine silicone, and put the plug back in place, would that seal the leak? I just didn't want to take it in, and I have another drain plug on the port side. Thank you!
hathatteras
The black rubber on drain plugs gets old and hard after a couple of years and they lose their sealing effectiveness. Not seating properly may not be a hole problem, but a drain plug problem. You could seal the hole and eliminate that issue, but a set of fresh drain plugs may solve the issue too.
I prefer t-handle plugs for the stern drains. With the t-handle, I can turn the t-handle another turn or two to compress and expand the plug in the hole. I replace my drain plugs every couple years.
I prefer t-handle plugs for the stern drains. With the t-handle, I can turn the t-handle another turn or two to compress and expand the plug in the hole. I replace my drain plugs every couple years.
Thank you all for the suggestions! I’m gonna try some white rectorseal first and see how that holds up. I had changed out several plugs in the past. It isn’t a tunnel hull. It’s a Alweld 1872. 🤙
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