Garboard Plug Replacement & Weather Stripping Question

[Briansboat7]

I am replacing the drain plug on a 2005 Gulfstream. What do I put to fill the hole behind the plug? It just feels like silicone now. It needs something more substantial.

My other question is: where can I purchase the 1/2" x 1/16" or 1/8" black ribbed weather stripping used for the drawer seals and behind the dash panels, etc.? The only thing I can locate is about 3/8".

Thanks in advance!!!!
Brian

 

[DennisG01]

I am replacing the drain plug on a 2005 Gulfstream. What do I put to fill the hole behind the plug? It just feels like silicone now. It needs something more substantial.

My other question is: where can I purchase the 1/2" x 1/16" or 1/8" black ribbed weather stripping used for the drawer seals and behind the dash panels, etc.? The only thing I can locate is about 3/8".

Thanks in advance!!!!
Brian

Do you mean you are replacing the garboard FLANGE? Unless you dig out and clean/strip all of the silicone, most sealants will have trouble adhering. Something like BoatLife Lifeseal will work, though.

Do not use anything like 3M5200 - that's super glue and not needed for a case like this. Truthfully, any good silicone will work just fine - this is a mechanical attachment and the sealant is only used for sealant purposes, not glue.

Can't help on the seals - but try Mcmaster Carr. There's probably a few things that could work.

 

[wspitler]

Just search on MD auto and Marine weather seal. Available at Amazon or Home Depot comes in two sizes. I have found uses for each size on my 330.

 

[Briansboat7]

Just search on MD auto and Marine weather seal. Available at Amazon or Home Depot comes in two sizes. I have found uses for each size on my 330.

Thanks for the response. I am actually referring to the hole that goes through the hull. Past where the plug actually screws in.

 

[DennisG01]

Thanks for the response. I am actually referring to the hole that goes through the hull. Past where the plug actually screws in.

Well, now it's getting confusing. Why would you be filling up the drain hole?