OldGuyDIY Grumman SportBoat Sport Boat Canoe Drain Plug Install Mod Brass Repair Upgrade DIY Pt 9

[@williamwhite4998]

Wow, I have the same boat as you do. Was looking to install a drain plug on it.

[@abowhand]

Good job!

[@bdbdwd]

I also have a 1977 Sport boat . I am going to drill a 1 inch hole and use the Moeller kit that has the flared tube ,o ring and 2 collars that fit over tube . Also bought the flaring tool off ebay . My question you think it would help to drain it better if a couple 1/4 holes were drilled at the bottom in that triangular support in the middle ?

[@OldGuyDIY]

I don't think additional holes are necessary. 1/4" holes are also likely to plug with leaves or dirt. I don't have any problem letting accumulated rain water or the water carried in from wet dogs or people with the drain plug set up I have. The only time I remove the plug is when the boat is on the trailer for the trip home. Thank you for asking.

[@bdbdwd]

@@OldGuyDIY Thanks from one old guy to another !

[@saudagartebu8846]

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[@seniorLu48]

I just bought my first Grumman Sport boat, brought it home and replaced the transom with some left over plywood I had, it will do me for now until next year when I get better wood for it. I mounted a 6hp 1987 Johnson and will be ready to hit the water in the morning. I do have a question? Mine has the plate where the base of the mast is positioned but It also has a small eye on the outside of the transom (on your video it's just above the drain plug) and there is also has a small hole in the top edge of the transom. I'm guessing it's where the Rutter is mounted. Correct me on what this is for? Gracias for your videos.

[@OldGuyDIY]

Yes, your Sportboat has the mounting points for the sail rig, including mast and rudder.

[@vincentbearinger2242]

Why didn't you drill and tap the aluminum saw the screws with thread into it don't get me wrong I like the idea I'll probably do the same thanks for the idea project

[@OldGuyDIY]

I didn't have a tap handy and wanted the security a nylock nut provides. Thank you for asking.

[@EdFilips]

Use WD-40 as a lubricant when machining aluminum, works great keeps the tools from loading up with aluminum slag, just fabbed up a bow cap for my Espadon 12ft Aluminum boat out of aluminum checker plate, before I filed the edges clean, I coated my file with WD40, when it loaded up I wire brushed the aluminum bits from it.

[@OldGuyDIY]

Thanks for the information. I'll try WD-40 next time.

[@samajier2566]

Nice

[@OldGuyDIY]

Thank you.

[@charlesbernier9319]

You should mention that brass should never be used in salt water. The zinc in brass eats away from electrolysis. Always use bronze in salt water!

[@zonianinexile]

What about corrosion between metals?

[@konrads9276]

Loving this sportboat video series! Have you seen these drain plugs?

[@konrads9276]

Moeller 020848001 Aluminum Drain Fitting

[@thomasturbert3473]

Brass and aluminum do not mix. The brass will erode the aluminum . The two metals make a chemical reaction against each other. This is the same reason why you shouldn't use bottom paint with copper on your aluminum boat.✌️

[@wordofhopeonline]

Good video thanks. Do you have any problems with water leaking in from the screw holes?

[@OldGuyDIY]

No, the E6000 makes a waterproof, flexible seal.

[@EdFilips]

You could also use butyl tape, it’s like a sticky gummy tape you normally use for weather seal on travel trailers around vents and lights. Would work here as well.