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What is this called

DOTHEDOG · 2010-10-15 19:57:46

Not my boat but just an example - What is this called,the black circle thing at the back of the keel..and whats it's purpose?? I have one on my boat but does it need to be blocked,is it used for bouyance or will i leave it open or blocked

15-10-2010 7:57pm

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DOTHEDOG

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Not my boat but just an example - What is this called,the black circle thing at the back of the keel..and whats it's purpose??

I have one on my boat but does it need to be blocked,is it used for bouyance or will i leave it open or blocked

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#2 15-10-2010 8:05pm

fergal.b

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Thats the bung plug, it's used to drain the boat when it's out of the water. Always check that it is back in before you launch.:)

It should have one of these in it.

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#3 15-10-2010 8:45pm

DOTHEDOG

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just the man fergal thanks,thats the thing i was talkin to ya over the phone about,eh i'll have to get one :eek:

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