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ScaughtY posted 04-11-2002 05:32 PM ET (US)
I need to fix my drain hole on a 13' whaler that rotted out last year. Any suggestions on how to repair it? I am curious to hear any suggestions on sealants I should use or any other pertinent product?
Thanks
where2 posted 04-11-2002 07:28 PM ET (US)
Seen this thread before. Use plastic... If you set the articles to look for the last 2 years, then use "EDIT" "FIND ON THIS PAGE" and search for drain tubes, you'll find the last discussion.
where2 posted 04-11-2002 07:29 PM ET (US)
Seen this thread before. Use plastic... If you set the articles to look for the last 2 years, then use "EDIT" "FIND ON THIS PAGE" and search for drain tubes, you'll find the last discussion.
jkh posted 04-12-2002 03:31 PM ET (US)
I recently did this. I put in simi-flexive pvc pipe in the top two holes, and a piece of flexible reinforced tubing(a thick clear like rubber with some type of reinforcement woven in). I found these at Home Depot. They were about 9/16 diameter so I had to drill out the holes slightly. I didn't have a 9/16 bit. I had a grinding bit a took off just enough to ensure a snug fit. I sealed them in use 5200 marine sealant. Look like it is going to work fine. It was fairly simple to do after you find the tubing. Good luck.
jkh posted 04-12-2002 03:33 PM ET (US)
I assume you where talking about the bow drain holes. If you were talking about the rear drain holes - sorry.
stinkyB posted 04-16-2002 04:44 PM ET (US)
My drain tube was shot, so I replaced it with PVC and sealed with 5200. Cheap & easy!
I used a wooden dowel to knock the old, corroded tube through.
good luck.
ScaughtY posted 04-22-2002 11:07 AM ET (US)
Sorry Guys,
I was talking about the rear drain hole
Thanks
Eric posted 04-24-2002 10:28 AM ET (US)
I repaired my transom drain after the boatyard screwed it up. They had put in a non-standard (too large diameter) pipe. I enlarged the holes a bit more to fit a piece of schedule 40 PVC and sealed that in with 5200. The drain tube was a perfect fit within the PVC, and was sealed in after the first part of the repair dried. It's been 16 months, and I haven't seen any water dripping from the repair when the boat's back on the trailer.

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Author	Topic: Repairing Drain hole
ScaughtY	posted 04-11-2002 05:32 PM ET (US) I need to fix my drain hole on a 13' whaler that rotted out last year. Any suggestions on how to repair it? I am curious to hear any suggestions on sealants I should use or any other pertinent product? Thanks
where2	posted 04-11-2002 07:28 PM ET (US) Seen this thread before. Use plastic... If you set the articles to look for the last 2 years, then use "EDIT" "FIND ON THIS PAGE" and search for drain tubes, you'll find the last discussion.
where2	posted 04-11-2002 07:29 PM ET (US) Seen this thread before. Use plastic... If you set the articles to look for the last 2 years, then use "EDIT" "FIND ON THIS PAGE" and search for drain tubes, you'll find the last discussion.
jkh	posted 04-12-2002 03:31 PM ET (US) I recently did this. I put in simi-flexive pvc pipe in the top two holes, and a piece of flexible reinforced tubing(a thick clear like rubber with some type of reinforcement woven in). I found these at Home Depot. They were about 9/16 diameter so I had to drill out the holes slightly. I didn't have a 9/16 bit. I had a grinding bit a took off just enough to ensure a snug fit. I sealed them in use 5200 marine sealant. Look like it is going to work fine. It was fairly simple to do after you find the tubing. Good luck.
jkh	posted 04-12-2002 03:33 PM ET (US) I assume you where talking about the bow drain holes. If you were talking about the rear drain holes - sorry.
stinkyB	posted 04-16-2002 04:44 PM ET (US) My drain tube was shot, so I replaced it with PVC and sealed with 5200. Cheap & easy! I used a wooden dowel to knock the old, corroded tube through. good luck.
ScaughtY	posted 04-22-2002 11:07 AM ET (US) Sorry Guys, I was talking about the rear drain hole Thanks
Eric	posted 04-24-2002 10:28 AM ET (US) I repaired my transom drain after the boatyard screwed it up. They had put in a non-standard (too large diameter) pipe. I enlarged the holes a bit more to fit a piece of schedule 40 PVC and sealed that in with 5200. The drain tube was a perfect fit within the PVC, and was sealed in after the first part of the repair dried. It's been 16 months, and I haven't seen any water dripping from the repair when the boat's back on the trailer.