Bilge Plug for VIP

[Seon]

I'm posting here because the VIP board has very little to no activity .

I have a 2001 VIP Baystealth center console that has a "plastic" plug with an o-ring. It's does not have the standard brass 1/2 IPS threads so rather than waiting for me to mis-place or lose it, I thought I'd ask where I can purchase a spare plug? There isn't a VIP dealer here locally so any help ise greatly appreciated.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

If Iboats doesn't have a plug for your boat I'd be surprised, I've only seen two types either screw in or expansion type, can't imagine anything else sorry, maybe somebody else can help.

 

[Seon]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

I..I've only seen two types either screw in or expansion type,

Here's the VIP plug I'm referring to.

Here are the THREE plugs...VIP Plastic Plug, Brass Plug and Expandable Plug.
The tab on the VIP plug is inserted in the drain hole which holds has the plug "dangling" place when unscrewed... that's one reason why I'd like to have a spare for a back-up .

Any help??

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

I see now, mama has a lemonade jug with a plug just like that one, or very close anyhow, try a plumbing outlet sore for a nylon plug.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

I've seen a plug of that style at walmart but it had differsnt threads than my jet n cat... I contacted anapolis performance sailing and ordered 4 plugs from them.... they may be able to help you too

 

[boat1010]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

Does the go in from the outside of the boat? Can you just replace the whole thing with a brass one. Also you might check the plumbing section at Manards. might find something there.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

plugs from APS
I called em on the phone and they were very helpfull

 

[Seon]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

Smoke, thanks for the link. I sent them an email.

BTW I did stop at Lowes, Ace hardware, plumbing supply stores and Orchards Hardware and non carried this plug :redface:.

 

[rda738]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

on my boat the plug is a 3/4 inch brass screwed from inside through the floor tapered and will not thread from outside of boat have rubber plug compression plug as backup Dave

 

[Seon]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

I been beating the bushes and found this, of all places on this site. The plug appears to be identical to what I have except for the color.

 

[Philster]

Re: Bilge Plug for VIP

Threads look spot on!

Git 'er done! Buy it!