Transom repair, what to use for drain plug opening

[mcgougan]

I've recently replaced the transom in a '72 StarCraft 14'. I need to replace the drain plug brass tubing that I had to cut out of the old transom. Any suggestions on what I can use and where I could get it?

Many thanks in advance!

-Charlie

 

[boatnut74]

Re: Transom repair, what to use for drain plug opening

They make new drain tubes. I think you can even get them here on iboats. There is a tool that will flare the ends of the tube after you put it in to provide a tight fit.

 

[MichaelP]

Re: Transom repair, what to use for drain plug opening

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Ac...07--keywords.drain tube--**********.130047769
http://www.iboats.com/Injection-Mol...-SeaDog-Line/dm/view_id.341806--viewcart.long

1. Measure thickness of transom where tube goes.
2. Trim tube to 1/8" to 3/16" longer than you measured in step 1
3. Coat tube with 3m 5200 and insert into hole. I insert from inside.
4. Clamp tube in place using 2 clamps and a 2x4 with the clamps on either side of the tube.
5. The other side of the tube should be unobstructed.
6. Now take a steel bar a little smaller than the inside of the tube and a hammer and work the protruding end down to form a flange
7. clean up the 5200 that squeezes out

You can make a flaring tool with a long bolt , fender washers and a cone to force the end of the tube into a flare. Hobby shops sell alum propellor cones, just drill the screw hole out to take a bigger bolt.

Alternatively, a ball peen hammer, brace the tube on the inside to hold it, place the hammer's ball in position and belt the hammer face with a second hammer.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Transom repair, what to use for drain plug opening

I used the plastic ones on mine and bedded them in 3M 5200. Worked great.