Stripped screw

[Kashmoney]

I was wondering what I can do I have a screw on the drain plug that is striped it gets tight but if you tighten it slips. Should I just but some silicone in there or use the next size self tapping screw? Any suggestions would be helpful


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[Dr Honda]

I'm not understanding. Is it the drain plug that's stripped... or the hardware holding the drain plug housing to the hull?

 

[Spimothy Leary]

in general, assuming we're talking the plastic plug in the back

if the plastic plug is stripped, just visit ebay and buy one for $5.

if the hardware is stripped, ie: the plastic is fine but its no longer holding strong, then i've gotten away with using a bilge plug adapter, $7-9 at local hardware/marine supply store, just bring your plastic plug in to match up the size.

 

[Kashmoney]

The screw that actually hold the housing to the hull


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[pwgsx]

Use the next size up screw!

 

[Lake Sailor]

Shoot some epoxy into the hole, let it cure, go back w/ original screw.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

what they said, either jump up in size or just throw some sticky in there.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

sink the ski, claim the insurance, and run like hell.

 

[Coastiejoe]

If it is the securing screw that holds the housing to the hull, I agree with the others above.

Next size up with some sealant and or fill it with something that cures hard and drill a pilot hole then put the screw back in with sealant.