What tool do I need?

[4 Ever-Fish N]

The transom plug for my boat has a square head. I would like to have a small T-handle type tool to install and remove it. I think it is about 9/16". Currently I use an adjustable wrench. Any ideas?

 

[Raisedonadeere]

Find a 12pt socket that fits snugly and use what ever extension you like

 

[2oolhound]

Would it be possible to replace the plug with a normal bolt?

 

[Voi]

Female drain plug socket is first thing I thought of.

 

[mrjaw14]

Splined socket will work on a square head

 

[scoot86]

It is probably a brass plug I use an 8 point socket

 

[yhprum]

maybe this is what you're after?
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...RG8g2Jn25MjsVDie5ai3jbLSCxlV0TlQaAqQHEALw_wcB

 

[lmalcomb]

You need an 8 point socket

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

Thanks all. After I Googled this, I think it will work using a T Handle with it. I want something I can keep in the boat that rust will not render it useless.

Female drain plug socket is first thing I thought of.

 

[Mr Ratchet]

You can always change the plug out for a brass one that is hex shaped. That way you can just use a normal socket or wrench. I did this on the pump for my in laws sprinkling system.

 

[kd3pc]

they make a T-handle attached to the drain plug for most trailer boats...some even have that T tethered to the boat, so it does not get lost...check your local chandlery.

bests

 

[Doug Arthurs]

My boats all use an expanding plug with a t-handle you can remove without tools. I would see if one of these would fit. No tool needed.

 

[jonesg]

My boats all use an expanding plug with a t-handle you can remove without tools. I would see if one of these would fit. No tool needed.

Same here, buy 2.

 

[rlitman]

they make a T-handle attached to the drain plug for most trailer boats...some even have that T tethered to the boat, so it does not get lost...check your local chandlery.

bests

I've always used this tool-less style.

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

It depends on how the boat was designed. Some boats use these 1" rubber expanding plugs but others use a threaded female brass flange that is built into the boat and a male brass plug screws into that. My boat has both, 2 of the rubber plugs for the floor drain and 1 threaded flange for the bilge drain.

Thanks all for the suggestions. I know I can make one or more of them work better than an adjustable wrench.

I've always used this tool-less style.

 

[Lelandwelds]

My former boat came with a tee wrench to fit the plug.

Funny, I was really happy to get rid of the thing but sad to see it go.

 

[rmack898]

Check out the “Rite Hite” stainless steel prop wrench. It is the only tool I use for boat drain plugs, I’ve been using it for almost 30 years. I can’t post a link to it from this phone but just do a search for it on amazon.

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

I like it and plan on adding one to my onboard tool kit. Thanks for the tip.

As far as the brass 9/16 square transom plug, I discovered a 15 or 16mm 12 point socket will work. So I ordered a short 1/4" composite ratchet to use with it and I think that will work just fine. Thanks again all.

Check out the “Rite Hite” stainless steel prop wrench. It is the only tool I use for boat drain plugs, I’ve been using it for almost 30 years. I can’t post a link to it from this phone but just do a search for it on amazon.

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

This is what I ended up with. A Tekton 1/4" ratchet and a 16mm socket. I believe it will work out fine. Thanks to all for the suggestions.