We left the drain plug in over the winter, and now boat is filled with water and we cannot get the drain plug out. We have tried using a wrench and hammer, but it won't budge. It just seems to be frozen. Any ideas???
You might have to drill the plug out from the outside and buy a new one...should have extra drain plugs anyhows...just a Thought<br />ps...don't use an electric drill for the shock value...
I have had some luck with "frozen" brass plugs in the past by soaking them in a solution of kettle de-scaler. I wouldn't use it if the hull were aluminium however but then you shouldn't have a brass plug in an aluminium boat anyway. Be wary though as kettle descaler is acid so use at your own risk.
I take it that your boat is full of water on land. Otherwise I wouldnt drill out the plug. But I assume you alraedy knew this But if it were me I'd just drill it out and tap out the guts. <br />Stainless plugs are pretty good. But like all boat parts, they require a little tlc every now and then.<br />Randycc58
Just had the same experience with a brass plug, myself. Thought I was a champ at getting stuck things unstuck, but this one turned me into a chump. Tried everything- solvent, heat, shock, etc. Finally took the whole thing out and started over with a new one. Would have saved a lot of time and aggravation if I'd done this to start with.
But if it were me I'd just drill it out and tap out the guts. <br />Stainless plugs are pretty good. But like all boat parts, they require a little tlc every now and then.<br />Randycc58
