Install drain in Aluminum boat

[rogerwa]

I just bought a used aluminum alumacraft fishing boat that oddly has no drain. Its just a simple 16ft aluminum boat.<br /><br />What is the best way to install a drain that doesn't require welding or anything like that.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Install drain in Aluminum boat

Simple...go to Boaters World or West and buy the little plastic flush mount fitting and screw in plug kit....need a hole saw and a couple tiny holes and STAINLESS STEEL screws and a good wallop of sealent, slap it in, and go. Have the plug screw in from inside the boat. Just did my neighbors 12' Alum boat

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Install drain in Aluminum boat

Simple...go to Boaters World or West and buy the little plastic flush mount fitting and screw in plug kit....need a hole saw and a couple tiny holes and STAINLESS STEEL screws and a good wallop of sealent, slap it in, and go. Have the plug screw in from inside the boat. Just did my neighbors 12' Alum boat

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Install drain in Aluminum boat

Is this the plug type you are referringto??

http://www.iboats.com/mall/?categor...ommend&session_id=095813464&cart_id=639914940

If so, what kind of sealant and do you use screws or a machine screw and bolt.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Install drain in Aluminum boat

iboats part #s 20848-001 and 50032162. are what you need. just enter the # in the search box

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Install drain in Aluminum boat

For that model, don't you have to use some special tool for installation?? I am not sure how it is installed.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Install drain in Aluminum boat

you use a hole saw available at any home improvement store, you put it in the drill and drill the hole. then you put sealer on the inside and out side of the hole, insert the tube and put the nut on the inside, and tighten. that simple. then you put the plug in it. i prefer the thru hull and you can count on it not leaking, i don't trust just 2 screws.