bilge drain installation
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:42 pm
I'm finally going to install a bilge drain plug in my DSII (it never came with one, and I'm tired of hand-pumping). I have the part from DR. Anyone who's done this have any advice? The drain measures just under 1" in diameter... What size hole did you drill?
My thinking is, drill in using 1" drill bit, careful not to hit the self bailer where it comes down. Let it drain/dry out. Goop the hole with 3M 5200. Push in the new plug and attach with small stainless screws (first drilling small pilot holes). Sound right?
Thanks for any assistance,
My thinking is, drill in using 1" drill bit, careful not to hit the self bailer where it comes down. Let it drain/dry out. Goop the hole with 3M 5200. Push in the new plug and attach with small stainless screws (first drilling small pilot holes). Sound right?
Thanks for any assistance,