Fd 608

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tsogara

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I would like to thank everyone who posts here. I have learned a lot in a very short period of time. I have called Alumacraft to get the year. Had no idea what I was getting when I bought my 3 boys a $300 row boat for duck hunting. I was very surprised when I slipped it into the water at how stable a little 14 footer can be! I also questioned the hp rating of 25 until I saw a 40hp on one!

My question is where can I find a plug? The plug screws into a triangular piece that is mounted in the hull just forward of the transom.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tim
 
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River - Runner

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Re: Fd 608

To get original, you'd have to scavenge one from another boat. Hard to come by.

So I'd try a common, store bought, generic rubber style expanding boat plug. Should seal on the threads. Get a short one, make it shorter, or not enter it deep. As the original plug is short, as to not protrude.

A like original aluminum threaded plug can be machined. I can do this type of work, but it's cost prohibitive for what it is. So I'd try other options.

Good luck, Enjoy that boat!
 
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Outboardmotorjunkie

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Re: Fd 608

tsogara said:
I would like to thank everyone who posts here. I have learned a lot in a very short period of time. I have called Alumacraft to get the year. Had no idea what I was getting when I bought my 3 boys a $300 row boat for duck hunting. I was very surprised when I slipped it into the water at how stable a little 14 footer can be! I also questioned the hp rating of 25 until I saw a 40hp on one!

My question is where can I find a plug? The plug screws into a triangular piece that is mounted in the hull just forward of the transom.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tim
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My boat has the same style drain I use a 3/8 inch brass threaded pipe plug it has tapperd threads just put it in snug and should seal fine. Enjoy your boat. Mike
 
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Wyldcard

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Re: Fd 608

So River,you gonna play Santa and hook us all up with plug's for X-mas;)

Mark
 
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River - Runner

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Re: Fd 608

Wyldcard said:
So River,you gonna play Santa and hook us all up with plug's for X-mas;)

Mark
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Not to volunteer for this work... takes away fishing time! One can also CNC (computer numerical control) machine copy all boat castings out of a solid piece. Now don't ask for those machined fancy alloy car wheels. 41 years in the Tool and Die trade and loving it.
 
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Wyldcard

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Re: Fd 608

LOL,

I figured you would get a laugh out of that:D

My FD did not have the org. with it,i use a WallyWorld special(but i get 10% off being a employee)

Mark
 
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