Garboard Drain Plug ??? what gives

[I own a BOAT]

My boat has what is called a Garboard Drain Plug. I have never seen one of these on past boats. The other 3 boats from my past all had a rubber snap handle type. What gives? Is this better or was it a fix of something gone bad. How tight do I put it in? I wouldn?t want it to come out while on the lake. Any help would be great?. Thanks

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Garboard Drain Plug ??? what gives

Just amounts to what you prefer!

Garboards have been around forever...and it is the plug of my choice. Mine is attached to the oil drain hose, and I use the removed plug to pull the hose out.

Snug...and then a little more...is what I do.

You could put yours in your toolbox...and get one of the rubber ones to fit the hole!

Happy boating!

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Garboard Drain Plug ??? what gives

It's a threaded plug. Snug it up. You don't need a two foot long breaker bar for this job. Be thankful. It is a lot more secure than a rubber plug.

 

[I own a BOAT]

Re: Garboard Drain Plug ??? what gives

Thanks for the reply, this helps a bunch?.

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: Garboard Drain Plug ??? what gives

Wow glad you brought that up. I also have never heard of that plug before. Huh

 

[Nico2112]

Re: Garboard Drain Plug ??? what gives

My new boat has one of these.
As you, all the other boats we've had used rubber plugs.
I always carry a spare plug in my tool box and a 9/16 wrench to make sure it's snug.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Garboard Drain Plug ??? what gives

also a little plumbers teflon tape make the job easier.