boat plug 1988 bayliner capri cuddy 19ft

[texasabil]

I have a 1988 bayliner Capri cuddy 19ft I bought from my dad and would ask him the questions but due to his health issues don't want to bother him!!! i have been getting this boat ready for summer my question is that the plug is a screw in plug like you use on plumbing.is this the way they came it just seems to be a hassle to need to unscrew every time you pull your boat out of the water.is there a way i can fix this to a regular boat plug you just push in thanks for the help!!!!

 

[NYBo]

Re: boat plug 1988 bayliner capri cuddy 19ft

Yes, that's how they came from the factory.

 

[texasabil]

Re: boat plug 1988 bayliner capri cuddy 19ft

thanks for the reply!!!

 

[NYBo]

Re: boat plug 1988 bayliner capri cuddy 19ft

One big advantage of garboard plugs is that they can't get snagged on sometime in the water and get pulled out. That's worth the extra effort they take, IMO.

 

[texasabil]

Re: boat plug 1988 bayliner capri cuddy 19ft

I herd ya i just didn't know if someone may have put it in there!!! never seen one like it. the plug was rusted pretty good so i went and bought another one today!!! still got to clean the fuel take out and get a trim motor!!! its shot or fixing to go out so going to order one from iboats so i can have it lake ready when the weather clears up!!! have a good one

 

[Crab Grabber]

Re: boat plug 1988 bayliner capri cuddy 19ft

I don't know if its kosher or not, but I use the rubber plug that you then bend the lever down that compresses it into the grooves and holds it tight and in. YMMV, but if you do use this style, DO make sure to carry spares IN THE BOAT. It has never happened to me, but these can come loose, and may need to be replaced while in the water.

They are cheap, keep one in the hole, one in your truck's glovebox and at least one on the boat, easy to get to.