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Boat Plug Wrench

7.1K views 18 replies 17 participants last post by  RB fish  
#1 Ā·
My North River 2700 OS has a large pipe threaded plug with a square head. I find it pretty difficult to remove with a pipe wrench, end wrench or adjustable wrench. The hull plate sticks out a bit making it difficult to get to with a wrench. It's a knuckle buster.

Does anyone have a better way or a tool they can recommend? I'd like something I can leave in the boat so I can comply with the new pull-the-plug rules.

Post pick of your tool.

Thanks in advance.
 
#7 Ā·
I am not sure that if this is what you are referring to, but I have a 2016 NR and use a 1/2" wrench to take out my square ended drain plug. Before that i used a 1/2" socket.. I use the wrench every time I pull my boat out. Forgive me if I am not taking about the same plug
 
#10 Ā·
I'm not clear on whether your plug has a female or a male square drive (the oil pan drain plug on my cummins diesel has a 3/8 inch female square plug for instance). I'm guessing yours is a male square drive, you just need to measure it, and get the corresponding 8 point socket (fits square head bolts) to fit it, with an appropriate extension and a T handle or flex handle and you're in business. Amazon sells individual 8 point sockets and appropriate T handles (probably would want a 3/8" drive one, and they're cheap).
 
#12 Ā·
Don't have the ability to photograph my wrench currently but will describe it. I welded a piece of aluminum square stock in 1/2" ID to a 6" long piece of round pipe making a tee handled wrench 18" long to remove my garboard plugs without having to get on my knees. Fits into the tightest places and perfectly fits over the standard plug. One time use two sided tape also allows the plug to be preloaded in the wrench for reinsertion from the standing position. I love it and it just lays in the bottom of the fish box where the plug is located.

Codfisher
 
#13 Ā·
Don't have the ability to photograph my wrench currently but will describe it. I welded a piece of aluminum square stock in 1/2" ID to a 6" long piece of round pipe making a tee handled wrench 18" long to remove my garboard plugs without having to get on my knees. Fits into the tightest places and perfectly fits over the standard plug. One time use two sided tape also allows the plug to be preloaded in the wrench for reinsertion from the standing position. I love it and it just lays in the bottom of the fish box where the plug is located.



Codfisher
That's too simple, it will never work... I had the same thought.

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#15 Ā·
No pic but I'm a machinist and fabricator by trade, also new to ifish/the salty dogs. I'd be happy to make you a stainless steel tool to fit your problem for free in the spirit of the salty dogs. PM me if interested, just need a few measurements like the width of the square protrusion, how for it protrudes, and how long of an extension and handle you'd like. Hope this helps.
 
#16 Ā·
I did not know this!-::



Pull the Plug Ad
Pull the Plug Law and Updates to Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention:
This law requires boaters to ā€œpull the plugā€ after retrieving their boat and while transporting the boat on land. By allowing all water-holding compartments to drain, any aquatic invasive species will remain at the waterbody and not survive during transport, improving the odds of not spreading or introducing aquatic invasive species to Oregon's waterways. This law works closely with mandatory boat inspection stations that now give law enforcement the authority to require drivers who by-pass an open aquatic invasive species inspection station to return to the station for inspection/decontamination if the station is within 5 miles. If you skip a mandatory boat inspection station, you may be ordered back or charged with a Class C misdemeanor ($1,250 and or 30 days in jail). Failure to "pull the plug" for a non-motorized boat is $30 and $50 for a motorized boat and is a Class D violation. Keeping our waterways pristine and contamination-free is the goal. See the measure history for HB 2076. Learn more about Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention.

Glad you brought it up! jonb
 
#17 Ā·
I did not know this!-::







Pull the Plug Ad

Pull the Plug Law and Updates to Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention:

This law requires boaters to ā€œpull the plugā€ after retrieving their boat and while transporting the boat on land. By allowing all water-holding compartments to drain, any aquatic invasive species will remain at the waterbody and not survive during transport, improving the odds of not spreading or introducing aquatic invasive species to Oregon's waterways. This law works closely with mandatory boat inspection stations that now give law enforcement the authority to require drivers who by-pass an open aquatic invasive species inspection station to return to the station for inspection/decontamination if the station is within 5 miles. If you skip a mandatory boat inspection station, you may be ordered back or charged with a Class C misdemeanor ($1,250 and or 30 days in jail). Failure to "pull the plug" for a non-motorized boat is $30 and $50 for a motorized boat and is a Class D violation. Keeping our waterways pristine and contamination-free is the goal. See the measure history for HB 2076. Learn more about Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention.



Glad you brought it up! jonb


And they notified us how?


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