How to install a drain plug in the bilge?

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I bought an older v-hull that has no drain in the bilge. I need to install one. Is there some kit available to add one? Has anyone ever done this?

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Scott
 
I did one on my 12 ft that's a trailer queen.. I used a bilge pump through hull bulkhead and a 5/8" plug. Measure twice, drill once.
 
There are several drain plug kit available here are couple of pictures of what I think you are looking for. Heres a link also

https://www.iboats.com/Boat-Drain-Plugs/dm/view_id.257673
 

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fool4fish1226 said:
There are several drain plug kit available here are couple of pictures of what I think you are looking for. Heres a link also

https://www.iboats.com/Boat-Drain-Plugs/dm/view_id.257673
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I am in the same boat, well um, sorry I had to say that... Anyway, I don't have a drain plug either and I asked a local marina if they could add one and they thought the metal might be too thin given the age, to weld a pipe in. My question is, would those plugs you have there work even if the metal was too thin for a pipe?
 
With either of the plug kits I would use some kind of backing plate. Drill the proper size hole and bolt/screw the kit to the outside of the boat with the backing plate on the inside. Be sure to seal everything with some 5200 or other good sealant.
 

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