what is this part?

Ribdude · 11 June 2015, 01:49

What is the technical name for this sleeve?

does home depot or similar carry these?
( I have searched online but haven't had any luck finding one)

zip · 11 June 2015, 02:28

Elephant Trunk.

Ribdude · 11 June 2015, 04:06

I looked at elephant trunk but that is hard thick rubber hose

this is thin flexible hose

Ribdude · 11 June 2015, 04:14

I found where you can buy them online across the pond

Transom Sock HEN002063 - Henshaw Inflatables Ltd

does anyone in the US sell them?

What is the best way to cap off the transom drain tubes?

capntroy · 11 June 2015, 04:53

Call Paul Wright...he might have them in stock...

Wright Repair - Inflatable Boat Specialist

ShinyShoe · 11 June 2015, 05:03

We would call it an elephant trunk. Commonly found in grey hypalon hence the name rather than the rigidity.

Its just a tube if hypalon or PVC. In diameters vary depending on the transom hole.

You get layflay tube for water pumps etc that is the same approach - depends if the diameter is right...

What are you trying to cap? The bit of string lifts the floppy end and once its above the waterline the trunk is closed...

Ribdude · 11 June 2015, 05:06

I wanted to cap the transom hole from the inside of the deck just as an extra safety measure so no water gets in while the boat is on a mooring

capntroy · 11 June 2015, 05:12

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Originally Posted by Ribdude

I wanted to cap the transom hole from the inside of the deck just as an extra safety measure so no water gets in while the boat is on a mooring

It might be safer to leave the boat in the self-bailing mode, rain can fill up a boat fairly easily if the boat can't shed the water through the scuppers...

Ribdude · 11 June 2015, 05:14

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Originally Posted by capntroy

It might be safer to leave the boat in the self-bailing mode, rain can fill up a boat fairly easily if the boat can't shed the water through the scuppers...

so its safe to leave the trunks in the down position for days at a time while its on a mooring?

ShinyShoe · 11 June 2015, 05:14

Normally no need just tie the trunk and its fine.

If you still want to then I guess depends on the size and design of the outlet - may be something from the industrial plumbing world...

capntroy · 11 June 2015, 05:18

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Originally Posted by Ribdude

so its safe to leave the trunks in the down position for days at a time while its on a mooring?

That's what it's made to do...unless there's a load in the boat which puts the deck below water level, the water should just flow out of the scuppers...

ShinyShoe · 11 June 2015, 05:43

Some of it depends on the boat. Some boats the trunk position is good and no water comes in, others some comes in.

If the lay flat is in good order it will lie flat and so be self closing. Debris can jam it open.

You need confidence no water is coming in (cover?) or confidence it will be leaving (trunk or bilge pump?) Or confidence that full to the top it doesn't kill electrics etc.

Wightdiver · 11 June 2015, 07:32

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Originally Posted by ShinyShoe

Normally no need just tie the trunk and its fine.

If you still want to then I guess depends on the size and design of the outlet - may be something from the industrial plumbing world...

You need one of these, I use one as my trunk leaks up or down. They come in all sizes from any DIY or plumbing store. Fit it from the inside so that it is gripping the hole through the transom. Take 10 seconds to fit or remove.

Andy

Ribdude · 11 June 2015, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Wightdiver

You need one of these, I use one as my trunk leaks up or down. They come in all sizes from any DIY or plumbing store. Fit it from the inside so that it is gripping the hole through the transom. Take 10 seconds to fit or remove.

Andy

thanks for the info, that looks like exactly what I need

What is the name of that product?

Wightdiver · 11 June 2015, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Ribdude

thanks for the info, that looks like exactly what I need

What is the name of that product?

Temporary sewer pipe plug, or drain testing plug, at least that's what we call them in the UK. Get the plastic ones as whilst the metal ones are stronger they will rust and leave lovely red stains all over the deck. About £5.00 in the UK, maybe $8.00.

Good luck

Andy

Pikey Dave · 11 June 2015, 21:06

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Originally Posted by Ribdude

thanks for the info, that looks like exactly what I need

What is the name of that product?

Drain bung

.....sh1t happens.......

RyanPratt · 12 June 2015, 00:25

you can find plugs at home depot in the plumbing isle they come in 1 1/2", 2" and 2 1/2". the are compression plugs that have a wing nut that when tightened pull to pieces of plastic against a rubber seal. they are easy to put in and out and take about :15 sec to instal.