I'd jam all the bedding into it first and then get a sail and do the under
the hull thing.....
"Joe" wrote in message
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DSK wrote in message
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Maxprop wrote:
Obviously the plugs should be fairly soft, such as basswood, pine, or
soft
maple (which is actually a hardwood, but a softer one). But those
woods are
prone to rot, if allowed to remain damp for periods. Soak them in
some sort
of oil, such as linseed, before storing them. Or you can make them
from
teak, but they'll be more difficult to keep in a thru-hull after
driving
them in.

Frankly, I think duct tape and a trash bag is a lot more useful than a
plug. If a seacock breaks, it is unlikely to leave a nice neat round
hole to drive a plug in. But who am I to argue with age-old tradition?

DSK


Sounds like a good ideal Doug, but I would only add duct tape and
bags to my DC kit. Plugs are great to use from the outside in. That
way if you have a spare valve and threading gear you can fix a busted
thru hull offshore.

I think thru hulls are an easy fix. What I would worry about is tears
or long holes caused by something like smaking the corner of a
submerged container or sharp reef. How would you fix lets say a 2
inch wide 14" long hole?

Joe

Joe