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I bought a plug online and wish I had measured first . The one I bought was advertised as a 1 inch . See picture , it is the one on the right . Does it look like I need a 3/4 inch ? ( pictured on left )
I can’t seem to find one smaller that 1 inch diameter ..
Suggestions of online source?
Thanks !
It will get a little smaller if you let out on the screw
Just hold the rubber part and twist the handle counter clockwise
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Have you considered maybe trying to insert each plug and see which one fits.
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Screw that handle all the way out and then stick it in the drain tube. When you tighten it back down the rubber plug expands, sealing the tube. You received it tightened all the way down it appears.
Would I be making a mistake if I inserted the drain plug from outside of the boat as opposed to in?
It will go either way .... But you have to adjust it like we are telling you....once you get t h e size adjusted stick it in and fold the lever down....if it does not feel tight then adjust it on that screw one turn at a time untill it fits tight when in the locked position.
It is done outside most of the time in MN. It is against the law to trailer a boat with the plug in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrmerck
First time I ever head of that law. But then I've encountered rains so hard I was wishing it wasn't in.Quote:
Originally Posted by RLS40
As far as plug on the inside or outside of the boat, I'd look at where I fish to make that decision. I've seen guys on Reelfoot and Grenada knock the plug out going over a stump with it on the outside.
All good info so far, but I’d like to add my opinion. No lever plug should be used as a drain plug. Many things can happen to knock the lever open and then things seem to happen fast in the wrong direction. Twist in plugs are all I will use for my primary plug, T handle to tighten and secure it. Had a lever plug get knocked open once in rough water and come out of the hole. We stopped, looked at the water, then had to find the plug that had been rolled around for a bit. We did OK but I took a lesson from that. Twist to tighten plugs never get knocked out, just forgotten. I’ve done that a few times. It’s part of my process before I leave the house, but I’m not perfect.
I always adjusted mine where it is snug when pushing it in then it would be tight when the lever was folded down. My bass boat I have to install the plug from the out side so I use the plug that has to be tightened to compress the rubber. That way the lever is not sticking down to hit anything. I always keep a spare plug in the boat never know when it might be needed.
I appreciate all the replies and I was able to resolve my issue using my new drain plug. The screw being in was my problem
In my opinion you would be making a huge mistake to insert the plug from the outside. All it would take would be a small stick, stump, or even water pressure to flip the handle and then you’d be in a mess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrmerck
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The idea behind that law is that it lessens the chance of transferring invasive species of plant, animal, or organisms from one body of water to another.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill
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