When I remove the bow pedestal seat on my Key West 1720 Sportsman, it leaves a hole that allows water to enter the forward storage compartment. Was wondering what you guys may have used to provide a water tight flush mount plug. Other than the obvious rubber plug you can get at any hardware store, wanted something that was flush with the deck so it doesn’t create a tripping hazard. Since I plan to shrimp out of this boat, I really want to get some kind of flush plug. Any suggestions would be appreciated…
I took a piece of composite board and turned a plug on my lathe that looks kind of like a bolt and only sticks up about a 1/4". It works pretty well. I know that doesn’t help if you don’t have a lathe but maybe you know someone that does.
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i used good duct tape and it works great.
Da huh…duct tape the cure for every problem…since I don’t have a lathe or know someone who does…guess I’ll keep looking but fall back on the duct tape if nothing else surfaces…
Thanks for the responses…
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You could look for a galvanized or stainless bolt the same diameter as the hole and put a rubber washer on it.
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You might want to try replacing the “T” in an old boat plug with a pan head screw; you could sand it down to fit with a belt sander if necessary.
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I’m gonna give that a try…thanks for the tip flat-out
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quote:Maybe something like this will work http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-Eight-Plastic-3-4-Hole-Plugs-/261229709714?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd2810992.
Originally posted by LimitoutWhen I remove the bow pedestal seat on my Key West 1720 Sportsman, it leaves a hole that allows water to enter the forward storage compartment. Was wondering what you guys may have used to provide a water tight flush mount plug. Other than the obvious rubber plug you can get at any hardware store, wanted something that was flush with the deck so it doesn’t create a tripping hazard. Since I plan to shrimp out of this boat, I really want to get some kind of flush plug. Any suggestions would be appreciated…
If not, look here for lots of options http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=hole+plugs&_osacat=888&_from=R40|R40|R40&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=hole+plugs&_sacat=0
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quote:I've got another option for you. If you have access to the bottom of the hole, take a 5/8" bolt 4" long (preferably stainless steel) and put it in the hole. Put a nut on the bottom and there you are. I took a bolt and ground down the head with a side grinder until it was about 1/8" thick. Just enough to get a wrench or a socket on it. It is almost flush. Here is a photo that will give you some idea how much I ground off the head and I could probably take a little more off.
Originally posted by LimitoutWhen I remove the bow pedestal seat on my Key West 1720 Sportsman, it leaves a hole that allows water to enter the forward storage compartment. Was wondering what you guys may have used to provide a water tight flush mount plug. Other than the obvious rubber plug you can get at any hardware store, wanted something that was flush with the deck so it doesn’t create a tripping hazard. Since I plan to shrimp out of this boat, I really want to get some kind of flush plug. Any suggestions would be appreciated…
The bolt on the left is a button head that is the one that I am going to use. It can be removed with an allen wrench. The one on the right is a standard hex head that I was thinking about using, but decided against. I think that it will keep most of the water out as is, but if you are still concerned, you could put a rubber washer under the head and tighten it down.
Molon Labe!
Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France (paraphrased)
RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. Still can’t get him out of my mind. What a special friend he was.
The button head bolt idea is just what I am looking for…great idea…now all I gotta do is find one…
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Silicone calking, plug the hole with a paper towel leaving the upper 1/2 " void then fill with calking, let cure then cut with knife to finish out with the top of the deck! When you need the seat back just poke it out!