Cleanout tube slot discovery

[itsdgm]

I noticed quite a bit of excess silicone in the deck drain hose when I changed my scupper too. There was so much silicone used that the 1 1/2" (roughly) diameter hose only had about a 1/2" opening remaining.

 

[Britboater]

Somewhat related I had starboard side plug come partially out on the water Saturday. It was odd experience, at speed and then starboard motor instantly would die. I opened the hatch, re locked the plug and was on my way.

The port plug was stuck and didn't break free till tonight until after I filled the tube with ice, waited about 1 hr. Then I scooped out the ice, used a dockline and a broom handle with a 2x4 for leverage and popped out the plug.

No silicone noticed, just glad to have plugs out now, although the dealer said I should leave them in all the time. To be fair, could be best way in a saltwater application not sure.

Why would the dealer say leave the plugs in, when there is a sticker on the transom clearly stating the contrary. I'd be very careful using that dealer.

 

[cozilla]

I have this same silicon in my tube slots. I have not been able to get it out. I guess I need to try harder. At least now I know it can come be removed.

 

[Lspeedss]

Yep Yamaha silicones the rubber to the aluminum neck. I did the same when I removed mine to get the water box over to change my scupper. They do it to avoid leakage of course.

 

[farrelltravis]

COULD BE THE SOURCE OF SOME OF THE BLOW OUTS THAT NEVER HAPPEN!

We never hear about blow outs, do we.....

 

[Zarrella]

Plugs???..... What Plugs??

 

[0627Devildog]

What lubricant is everyone using for the cleanout plug gaskets. . . . Non petroleum based, I assume.

 

[txav8r]

What lubricant is everyone using for the pig gaskets. . . . Non petroleum based, I assume.

If it’s pig, use “bacon” grease! I tried several different greases over he years. I think anything that will collect or attract dust/dirt/grime is a recipe for issues. The best thing I found was the very tacky stuff used to seal the gasket on swimming pool pump gaskets, but it really attracted grime. After all that, I felt no grease was best. And a light coating of silicone spray was about all I would use. But when they came out with kits to rebuild the plugs, I stopped lunricsting the seal/gasket completely. I always left the unlocked and out of the hole when not being used.

 

[0627Devildog]

I stopped lunricsting the seal/gasket completely.

Whew. . . . Thank god. . . Nothing good ever came from "lunricsting" anything.

 

[0627Devildog]

Whew. . . . Thank god. . . Nothing good ever came from "lunricsting" anything.

Nice try. . . . I fixed it . . . .lol @txav8r

 

[txav8r]

Nice try. . . . I fixed it . . . .lol @txav8r

My dang autocorrect struck again! Lunricsting sounds almost as interesting as lubricating! I edited my typo but obviously the quote still showed my typo, so no heed to even mention the edit!

 

[AZ Native]

What lubricant is everyone using for the cleanout plug gaskets. . . . Non petroleum based, I assume.

Silicone all the way. As I'm fond of saying "the best thing since sliced bread". Won't attract dirt, doesn't leave residue, waterproof, lasts a long time and doesn't build up. What more could you ask for. I spray the plugs and the tubes 3 or 4 times a season and never have an issue. Oh yea, "Cobra Locks", never leave home without them.

 

[Free N Easy]

I have a 2008 242 limited and I can’t get mine out. I have tried several times to remove. I tried a puller also with dogs unlocked and broke the puller trying to remove them. I also let the plugs soak submerged in Blaster hoping to loosen or free up corrosion. I am the second owner of the boat and don’t think the previous owner ever had them out do to extremely low hours on the boat. I am debating what my next move should be. I looked at possible removing the tubes but looks like a pretty lengthy process. Any ideas???

 

[davel501]

I have a 2008 242 limited and I can’t get mine out. I have tried several times to remove. I tried a puller also with dogs unlocked and broke the puller trying to remove them. I also let the plugs soak submerged in Blaster hoping to loosen or free up corrosion. I am the second owner of the boat and don’t think the previous owner ever had them out do to extremely low hours on the boat. I am debating what my next move should be. I looked at possible removing the tubes but looks like a pretty lengthy process. Any ideas???

Take the screws out of the top of the plug and you can remove the top (expensive half) of the plug. Put it right into a bag and don't play with it otherwise you will probably lose the little spring in it. Once you have the top of the way you can use a pair of channel locks to reach down in there and bend the fins in on the bottom piece to shrink it in the tube. Basically you can do whatever you want at that point within reason to destroy that bottom half. Make sure you order a manhole repair kit for each before you get started because sometimes they go on backorder and it takes forever to get one.

 

[bronze_10]

I have an 08 as well.. but mine was almost never used... mine where hard to get out at first just due to the sand and crap that wedges between the plug seal and the side. Once u get it out it will be easy from then on.

 

[Scottintexas]

You could try a floor back with rope to lift it
You could put some pressure on it and then tap it on the bottom side

 

[Free N Easy]

Thx for the feedback from all. I will try to take the top half apart. I was kinda nervous about doing that and jacking them up.

 

[GTBRMC]

If you haven't yet, I strongly suggest you try using a bag of ice to fill up each tube above the stuck plugs. Then pour water over the ice into the tube. Let it sit for an hour or so, then give the plugs some yanks. Worked for me when my plugs got stuck a couple times in my 2008. Note: It is extremely cold on the hand reaching in to the handle, obviously, so be ready to move quickly - you won't want to keep your hand in there very long.

If it does not work, you will likely want to use a small plastic cup & a sponge, etc. to dry the tube. If it does work, the water and any ice will fall through the tube, past the drive shaft and out through the hull grate.

Note, I never had them stuck as long as yours (apparently) have been stuck. Might not work, but worth a shot.

***DO NOT RECOMMEND USING THIS METHOD IN FREEZING AMBIENT TEMPS***

 

[Scottintexas]

I have a 2008 242 limited and I can’t get mine out. I have tried several times to remove. I tried a puller also with dogs unlocked and broke the puller trying to remove them. I also let the plugs soak submerged in Blaster hoping to loosen or free up corrosion. I am the second owner of the boat and don’t think the previous owner ever had them out do to extremely low hours on the boat. I am debating what my next move should be. I looked at possible removing the tubes but looks like a pretty lengthy process. Any ideas???

Do you still have the silicone issue you posted about back in august ?
https://jetboaters.net/threads/limited-232-impeller-cleanout-plugs.19046/


every once in a while we hear about someone who has tried to permanently seal the plugs in the tubes, I'd be interested to see a picture and whether you just have the extra silicone from the factory that overflowed,

do you know if your boat was ever used in Salt water or left in a slip in the water for extended periods?

 

[Scottintexas]

update your profile or start a post with your location, I'd bet if there was a member close by they could help you one it, if you were around DFW I'd be glad to,


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