Drain plug led Diablo Royal ??

[Danielmailin]

I'm looking into purchasing 2 drain plug LED. I have been looking at boatpluglight.com
Specifically the Typhoon model drain plug.
Has anyone use this in the past? Any reviews?

 

[paratrooper39]

I was actually looking at the same webpage and found that another member had installed the transom version because he was told that the drain plug lights would not fit a Yamaha. I just emailed the company to see if that is still the case or not.

Additionally I think the masses of drain plug LED people tend to gravitate to the 4000 lumen light, especially if you're inland. I see you're from south FL so maybe 1000 would be good for your waters. When I get a response from the company I'll post back and let you know what they said.

cheers

 

[Danielmailin]

So I contacted the seller, his contact info is on his Web page, and he did say they do not work on plastic drain plugs, you must convert them to:
1/2 NPT GARBOARD DRAIN

 

[Danielmailin]

You can find the same drain assembly in home Depot for less:

 

[Danielmailin]

I pulled the trigger and purchased 2 Typhoon Led drain plugs.
I will post a full review of the ligths, instalation and how they work once they are installed.

 

[paratrooper39]

I have to admit, since I bought my new boat I've only seen it twice and neither time did I look at the drain plug, so I'm not sure what the 192 has

 

[paratrooper39]

@Danielmailin why did you buy two?

 

[Danielmailin]

The FSH 190 has two drain plugs, so I'm installing two drain plug ligths

 

[paratrooper39]

Oh well that's interesting, I had no idea!

 

[Danielmailin]

Now looking at the picture I posted of the plastic drain plug, i need to see if I have enough space to put in a brass 1/2 drain, it is right below the step and its a tigth fit.

 

[paratrooper39]

Yea it looks like you'll have an edge to compete with

 

[Danielmailin]

So I purchased the gardboar drain plug assemblies from home depot $8/each.
I brought them home and check the the how they measured against the factory plastic drain plugs:



PERFECT FIT

 

[Danielmailin]

So I went ahead and replaced both plastic drain plug to brass plugs.
Cleaned out the old clear silicone

Drilled 3 new holes for the new drain

Applied 3M Marine sealant 5200



Installed 3 new screws
Cleaned off the excess sealant.

Done!

 

[paratrooper39]

Wow that looks easy enough! Did you have any issues getting the old one out ? I have to say the brass ones look much more sturdy

 

[Danielmailin]

They came off pretty easy after removing the screws, they had some clear silicone that made it easy to remove.

 

[Scottintexas]

because of the pictures I added to the FAQ for transom plugs, looks good, thanks

 

[paratrooper39]

do the diablo light plugs not have an o-ring on them?

 

[Danielmailin]

Don't know yet, I should have them by tomorrow. I'll post pictures.

 

[paratrooper39]

Perfect thanks, looking at their online pictures it appears they don't which is confusing to say the least

 

[Scuba_ref]

Why is it confusing? The brass plug for my drain doesn't have an O ring. The drain plug light is a swap for your existing plug. I don't think there is surface material between which an O ring would get compressed to provide a seal. I know on my Diablo (an older version) drain plug light an O ring would provide zero protection against a leak.