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On my Triton I have the run of the was mill drain plug that has female threads. I left the plug out and dangling by mistake at the ramp. Kinda had a feeling I did but no worries run to my spot and lay down on the back reach over and under and twist the plug in. Well the plug was gone.
What size is the plug and is it npt?
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Not a good thing leaving drain plug out. Lost my brother in law because of that very reason. 39 years ago this month. nonono
Sorry for your loss and thanks for the reminder.
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I would think any Triton dealer could sell you one or tell you size over the phone if not close by. We've all done it, more than once in my case.
I keep three of them in the boat. The primary one rides in the splash well, the other two in separate storage boxes. Figure a little redundancy is a good thing.
I keep a spare on a carbiner clip at the outboard. I have several boo-boos with drain plugs.
Mine dont take the standard rubber one. It is threaded. And I don't know the size or thread count and pitch. My other boat actually had two drain holes that took the stopper kind. I kept several for that reason. The boat now has a threaded plug with a keeper and figured no way to lose this one.
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I don't know exactly what you have drain plug wise, but I have a Triton too... but my plug is the rubber type with the brass looking tightening t-handle. The rubber looks like it is threaded, but it is not. All you do is loosen the t-handle to put it in and then tighten it and the tightening action actually causes the plug to expand inside of the drain hole until it is tight... sealing the rubber in the drain hole and preventing it from leaking or from coming out. Unless there's something I'm just not seeing... I would certainly think one of these type drain plugs would work for you too.
get a remote drain plug and never worry about it again.
Mine is threaded just like yours. Guy I bought the boat from had a white PVC threaded plug for a spare. Just go buy one 1/2" and each size close to it and test the fit. A handful of plugs wont cost but a few bucks at the hardware store.
Never saw these before.... very interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwassing
Even cooler and probably pointless solution is led lights for the drain plug. So many toys...
I was wondering because if it is npt then I was gonna go back with a Bail-R-matic drain plug or a PVC check valve and never pull it again.
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Sorry no help with the threads, but might as well get 2 of 'em, use one and stash the other.
For those with rubber lined ones, be sure to twist and tighten if needed. Without good resistance when latched, bad ju ju could sneak in back there, and we don't like bad ju ju. :(
My Triton VT 17 has same plug. Get em in Athens at The Boat House! Pack of two is about 12$
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We have the same boat. And I'm sure Delores would love to sell me some. Hoping to find something better than what I previously had.Quote:
Originally Posted by rcfillingham
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most likely 1/2" npt
Finally got back to the boat in storage. It is 1/2 npt. I have found what I think will work. Most likely it will need to be swapped around or the water will come in the boat Instead of out.Attachment 376440
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That will work just fine until you get the first tiny peace of trash( which is going to happen )under that check ball then you got water leaking back into boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
That's a good point on the rtrash
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Cray
Which side should I protect against trash coming from... the bilge or the river water
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May I suggest "Bofum". (Borrowed that term from an old buddy of mine).Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
My opinion......i would just use a plug and keep a couple extras on the boat. Too much can go wrong with check valves and self bailing rigs etc.
lOl
Bofum
Honey which one of the kids did you decide to punish..... Bofum.
Lol
Thanks for youse guys help and input.
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Years back I met a guy that had rubber duck bill things in his drains, and liked the idea. Saw him at a ramp about a year later and he didn’t have them any more. When I asked about it he said that one got bumped and broke enough that he almost lost the boat. I took a lesson from that. And the lever plugs, interior only. Something gonna bump one and make you say bad words.
Problem is you have a chance from either side. I used that type of check valve in fuel systems on big trucks for years. You would be surprised how small a piece of debris can hold it open. I’m not saying it would pour in to the point of worrying about sinking but could have seepage to the point of having water in bilge all the time. Another thing you need to consider, how easy or how little pressure does it take to release the water out of bilge. If you can’t pour water through it against sprin pressure the it’s not going to drain properly. I’m like G, get right plug and a couple extras is safest way.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
Gonna go with a swing valve with screens on both sides
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