Old Style Bailer Plug Size

[HookEm]

I recently purchased a 1970 Sunfish in very good condition except that it is missing the brass/bronze plug for the bailer. I have been unable to locate a replacement plug but saw on a thread that a plastic plug from a hardware or a farm supply store would work. I hate to spend $40 and the time and effort to upgrade to the current bailer. Does anyone know what size threads are used on the old style plug (cap)?

 

[HookEm]

Using plastic PVC plugs from the hardware store is appears to be slightly larger than 1/2". Maybe .625"?

 

[mike4947]

Most folks simply get a rubber stopper that fits the hole and sucure it to a length of string and attach the string to the body of the bailer.

 

[supercub]

The size is 7/8" x 14 tpi straight (not tapered) about 3/4" long from under the cap. I posted more info at Sunfish Sailor on Yahoo

 

[HookEm]

Since I was unable to find a threaded stopper I tried a synthetic cork from a 1.5 liter wine bottle (I think it was Australian) and it fit perfectly. It was snug, long enough to get a good grip and being synthetic is stronger than natural cork. When I mentioned this to friends, I got several donations. I don't drink much wine, so I don't know if the regular 750 ml bottle corks work.

 

[DanB]

I tried a synthetic cork from a 1.5 liter wine bottle (I think it was Australian) and it fit perfectly.

Any chance you would share that label information and maybe a photo in case that vintage is sold out and we need to look for another winery?