Drain plug

[kokko]

Does anyone know the size and thread of the threaded cockpit drain plug that is just aft the centerboard locker?

[wrmann]

It's a 1/4" thread. This does not mean it's 1/4" in diam. but that's the size you want to purchase when you go to Home Depot. It's a common plumbing size. I always use teflon tape when I screw it in too. It makes removal so much easier. Get a brass one too. They won't rust.

Bill
Norcross, GA

[jdubes]

Does anyone know the size and thread of the threaded cockpit drain plug that is just aft the centerboard locker?

Were you successful finding the right plug? I've been having the same problem?

[kokko]

I haven't looked yet. The Truelove comes out of storage on 4/6 and it is on the short list of projects

[MarcCram]

I picked up a brass 1/4" NPT plug (more specifically it is designed to fit in 1/4" pipe, it has 18 Threads Per Inch and has a nominal OD of 0.540") today from Lowe's and yes it does fit. At first it looks as if a 3/8" NPT plug will fit but the hole is tapered. When I seat it down snug the plug almost fits flush to the hull so I won't snag it with my toe when the floorboards are out (which I haven't even remade yet). I paid $1.88 for it.

I'm glad I was able to plug the hole, I only find it practical to remove the plug when the boat is stored. The two stern drain plugs I installed seem a much more useful way of draining the cockpit while underway.

marc