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Borlaw3800 posted 03-13-2004 03:17 PM ET (US)   Profile for Borlaw3800   Send Email to Borlaw3800  
I just went to launch my 1999 DAUNTLESS 14 only to discover that bilge drain plug is not on board. I just bought boat and assumed it was with the other hardware. I stopped by WEST Marine; they had a one-inch screw-on but it was too big.

What is the correct plug and where I can get one ASAP?

Thanks
fred

Buckda posted 03-13-2004 03:20 PM ET (US)     Profile for Buckda  Send Email to Buckda     
Is the Bilge plug a necessary item on at Dauntless?

The good news is that it should not have spoiled a day on the water - I hope you went out without it. That's the beauty of Boston Whaler hulls.

Check for a replacement at your local dealer.

Borlaw3800 posted 03-13-2004 03:27 PM ET (US)     Profile for Borlaw3800  Send Email to Borlaw3800     
Thanks for the reply. Yes did ruin the day. water filled up bilge pump area and spread. Went to west marine but no luck. Do you have a telephone nuimber to order a new one?

Thanks

Buckda posted 03-13-2004 03:42 PM ET (US)     Profile for Buckda  Send Email to Buckda     
HANCE & SMYTHE, INC.
1225 E. BAY AVENUE
MANAHAWKIN, NJ 8050
United States
Phone: (609)597-7813

This is a dealer near you that was provided by Boston Whaler through their Website (a useful tool) located at www.whaler.com

Buckda posted 03-13-2004 03:52 PM ET (US)     Profile for Buckda  Send Email to Buckda     
Perhaps I should retract that statement about the Whaler Web tool being useful. I find it difficult to believe that the nearest dealer to you (being so close to NYC) is 75 miles away and to the south.

Perhaps you can call them today for the correct size and check a more local marine supply store to see if they have it in stock.

Dave

Chuck Tribolet posted 03-13-2004 04:11 PM ET (US)     Profile for Chuck Tribolet  Send Email to Chuck Tribolet     
You should be able to figure out the right size at
http://www.whalerparts.com/, though I'm having some trouble
getting it to work today.

Get two and keep the spare on board.


Chuck

Buckda posted 03-13-2004 04:18 PM ET (US)     Profile for Buckda  Send Email to Buckda     
Chuck - thanks for the site...I was thinking about that, but couldn't get it to work either...thought maybe that it was no longer in operation...

Dave

dauntlass 18 posted 03-13-2004 06:30 PM ET (US)     Profile for dauntlass 18  Send Email to dauntlass 18     
I have some spare plugs which fit my 18ft.Dauntless and also my present 21ft.Conquest.They are plastic 5/8 in pipe thread plugs with a rubber "o" ring seal.Home Depot plumbing dept. may be able to help you out in a pinch.Your thru fitting is probalby a plastic material try to measure the inside diamter of the hole also use a"o" ring.Good luck with your Whaler.
Chuck Tribolet posted 03-13-2004 07:19 PM ET (US)     Profile for Chuck Tribolet  Send Email to Chuck Tribolet     
I got whalerparts.com to work from my laptop which has an
older version of the AutoCad drawing viewer on it. It wasn't
much help.

Can you call the previous owner? Maybe the plug is in the
glove box of his truck or some such.

Is the drain threaded?


Chuck

Borlaw3800 posted 03-14-2004 07:12 AM ET (US)     Profile for Borlaw3800  Send Email to Borlaw3800     
Check:

Thanks for the reply. My guess is that the owner put the plug into his pocket or truck without thinking. Called him and he denies.
Oh well, will call BW and get two.

jimh posted 03-14-2004 09:33 AM ET (US)     Profile for jimh  Send Email to jimh     
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Moe posted 03-14-2004 11:36 AM ET (US)     Profile for Moe  Send Email to Moe     
I was wondering if the older, freeware version of UBBthreads had that capability. Know I know!

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Moe

Moe posted 03-14-2004 12:38 PM ET (US)     Profile for Moe  Send Email to Moe     
LOL! Thought I knew until I read the related thread in Meta-Forum. Guess not.

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