Wurming67 Posted May 29, 2017 Posted May 29, 2017 Is there a difference between t handle drain plug and a flip lock drain plug? Reason I ask is I had an old flip lock and replaced it with t handle and now I'm taking on some water.The new t handle one seems to fit right and it screws it in as tight as it can go so I'm wondering if if I should go back to flip lock or maybe put some 3M Marine 5200 sealant around the hole?Help!!!? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 29, 2017 Global Moderator Posted May 29, 2017 The flip lock expands out a little extra when you flip it down. You were probably getting a better seal with it than you are with the screw in style. I had the same issue with my old johnboat and it stopped when I went back to a flip lock style. 2 Quote
Wurming67 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you for info appreciate the reply Quote
Super User Spankey Posted May 29, 2017 Super User Posted May 29, 2017 I've been through this somewhat. I always have a few plugs laying in my splash well. I'm not a big fan of the "T" type either. I prefer the Stainless Flip Type. Flip up non't flip down. Flip it down grass or branch could catch it. 1 Quote
RUSS9999 Posted May 29, 2017 Posted May 29, 2017 Thinking it was time for a new plug. Got a new T type plug at walmart. Took the boat out and it took on water first and second time to the point the pump ran. Put the old T type plug in the next three times and no water. The new one went in the trash. 1 Quote
Wurming67 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Posted May 29, 2017 Thanks guys!!!Seems that one inch is pretty common size that's what I tried and it worked many thanks!! Quote
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