jimcameron
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I think I have done a decent search for info, in the cockpit the metal cap was gone when I bought the boat. I have removed the broken metal nut exposing about 1/2 of the pipe threads. I tried to encourage what's left of the bailer assembly by placing a length of 2x4 on top of the threaded pipe inside the cockpit and giving it a couple of wacks with a hammer. It didn't budge. From underneath the boat, it appears that there is a 1/8" gap between the bailer and the fiberglass, maybe a gasket or caulk had once been there. I gently tried to move or turn the bailer assembly from underneath the boat, also without success.
So, have I left out a step? Maybe it is seated with marine tex or something similar? I have found a small pvc threaded cap that screws inside the pipe from the cockpit. The pipe is treaded both outside and inside. The pvc cap with a little electrical tape wrapped ala plumbers tape makes a pretty snug fit.
1. Leave it alone and live with the inconvenience? ...or
2. Take another approach to removal and replace with a new plastic bailer.
If option two is the way to go, how might you guys try and get the thing out of there? It shows no signs of loosening up?
thanks, jim
So, have I left out a step? Maybe it is seated with marine tex or something similar? I have found a small pvc threaded cap that screws inside the pipe from the cockpit. The pipe is treaded both outside and inside. The pvc cap with a little electrical tape wrapped ala plumbers tape makes a pretty snug fit.
1. Leave it alone and live with the inconvenience? ...or
2. Take another approach to removal and replace with a new plastic bailer.
If option two is the way to go, how might you guys try and get the thing out of there? It shows no signs of loosening up?
thanks, jim