Transom drain hole?

Has anyone replaced their transom drain hole, and if so, what did you use?
I found this on another site, but I'm not sure I want to get a screw driver out everytime I need to drain the boat.

WhiteMoose said:

Has anyone replaced their transom drain hole, and if so, what did you use?
I found this on another site, but I'm not sure I want to get a screw driver out everytime I need to drain the boat.

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My boat doesnt even have a drain hole. I have to use the bilge every time....boooooooooo

That being said having ascrew driver isnt really a big deal if it seals better than the others.

I'd see about getting a replacement drain tube and welding it in yourself/getting it welded (would probably cost you 20 bucks max).

There are a bunch of posts about this issue - search feature in upper right

dyeguy1212 said:

I'd see about getting a replacement drain tube and welding it in yourself/getting it welded (would probably cost you 20 bucks max).

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I'll look into that.....Thanks DG.

you'd be better off with one made of a metal....

https://www.moellermarine.com/aftermarket/livewell_baitwell/drain_tubes/

I don't know how to flange it or anything, but I'm pretty sure you can call them and see what all you actually have to have to get it done

Thanks guys, I will see about getting an aluminum one and having it welded in. I just don't trust the plastic ones.

If I have a bilge pump, theoretically there is no need for a drain unless there is an emergency and the bilge quits working for some reason, correct?
The only thing I can think of is that it might be nice to wash the gravel, sand, etc. out of the back once in a while. Can bilge pumps remove small debris like that?

you don't want any trash really going through the bilge pump. It will take some stuff, but if you ever look inside a bilge, it's nothing but a plastic fan... if that gets clogged up you will have to clean it out periodically because it will pull more amp (meaning more battery draw) because it's having to work harder to push the water out - that's half the reason bilge pumps burn out and don't last as long, people never clean them out

WhiteMoose said:

Thanks guys, I will see about getting an aluminum one and having it welded in. I just don't trust the plastic ones.

If I have a bilge pump, theoretically there is no need for a drain unless there is an emergency and the bilge quits working for some reason, correct?
The only thing I can think of is that it might be nice to wash the gravel, sand, etc. out of the back once in a while. Can bilge pumps remove small debris like that?

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Still need a drain - a bilge will not get the boat dry and what happens when it rains and the temp drops below 32?

You can also use the outlet darins used to purge a live well. They seal well inside and out and they are big enough to put a typical plug into.