plug for outboard well
Anyone have a plug for his/her outboard well? Is it made to be easily removed and replaced? How is it constructed? What holds it securely in place? Does it keep water out of the OB well? Is there any noticable difference in how the boat moves through the water with the OB well plugged? I am thinking about constructing a plug for the opening and would appreciate any input or photos. Thanks.
Someone was going to reproduce the plug from an original, but ran into physical problems from inhaling too many of those esthers, or whatever. Click on the search button above and enter outboard well plug, or variations, and you should find the information.
Back on 6-19-03, after Bill's response, I went back and searched the previous posts for information on the plug for the outboard well. I could have sworn there were some photos posted but I cannot find them again. Does anyone have photos of their outboard well plug available to post? I'd love to see views of the plug installed and by itself.
Thanks in advance.
I will get some photos of the plug when I'm at the boat on Saturday, and then post them here. If someone else does not post first.
have a plug that won't be used again.
It's about a cubic foot or more of skewed polyester/glass coated foam.
Don't know the materials, it may even be original with repairs. It fairs to the bottom. Post some measurements if yer interested. You pay for the shipping and it's yours.
Hi, I know this is an old thread but hopefully someone can answer. I am interested in creating this plug. What is it made out of? How would I go about making one or even finding a used one? Thanks, Rob
Here is a few views of the plug from Adele M. Appears to be original, built-up fiberglass.
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Looks like the real thing to me
I know a fellow who is looking at an Ariel right now...he's an engineless type, and as such won't be using the well as a well. Anyone ever thought about pulling a mold off one of these? I know someone who could use a part...
Dave
I have got a mold half pulled, my health is back, just not any time to work. I haven't set foot on #45 in over a week. I may work on it this weekend if the weather co-ops . I need to make 2, one for #45 and one for Commander 105, I might make 5 or 6 extra if I get on a roll and dont have to go to the ER.
Makes alot more sense that the plug is hollow
which could make it useful for other purposes
and easier to store as well.
338s's, being solid foam is therefor not
original, or at least suspect.
Ebb,
Yes, 338's plug is suspect.Factory plugs are "hollow" fiberglass structures.
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