Hunter 19-2. What size and type plug is used on the ballast vent?

[ChampagneBoatingonaBeerBudget]

My project Hunter 19-2 is moving along. The boat came with no plug in the water ballast tank vent. I tried a 1" drain plug and it slid right in and out even when cocked. I figure it might be a 1-1/8" or 1-1/4" or is it metric? What size and type plug is in your boat's ballast vent hole, a regular boat transom plug, a bait well plug, or ??? Thanks, Jim B

 

[rgranger]

I bought a new one for my ballast tank vent because the rubber on my plug was getting tired. I had the same problem as you so... I’ll be watching this thread with some interest.

 

[ChampagneBoatingonaBeerBudget]

I bought a new one for my ballast tank vent because the rubber on my plug was getting tired. I had the same problem as you so... I’ll be watching this thread with some

Any chance you could take a pic of it and share that? Thanks!
BTW, I started a FB group for the Hunter 19-2. So far, though, crickets. I did find a couple more for sale around the country. Maybe I should invite them into the FB group, too. Safety in numbers, and all that! LOL

 

[Hunter216]

My project Hunter 19-2 is moving along. The boat came with no plug in the water ballast tank vent. I tried a 1" drain plug and it slid right in and out even when cocked. I figure it might be a 1-1/8" or 1-1/4" or is it metric? What size and type plug is in your boat's ballast vent hole, a regular boat transom plug, a bait well plug, or ??? Thanks, Jim B

Maybe check with @Dave Groshong at the SBO store.

 

[rgranger]

Any chance you could take a pic of it and share that? Thanks!
BTW, I started a FB group for the Hunter 19-2. So far, though, crickets. I did find a couple more for sale around the country. Maybe I should invite them into the FB group, too. Safety in numbers, and all that! LOL

Sorry I wasn’t clear
I had the same problem ... the one I bought was too small

 

[rgranger]

Maybe check with @Dave Groshong at the SBO store.

 

[ChampagneBoatingonaBeerBudget]

Sorry I wasn’t clear
I had the same problem ... the one I bought was too small

Okie doke. I'll let you know what I find out. Someone just posted a contact and email who might have the info.

 

[ChampagneBoatingonaBeerBudget]

Thanks, I sent him a message. There's another person also online here waiting for the same info. Much appreciated. - Jim B

 

[Dave Groshong]

Should just be this standard plug, I wonder if yours has been modified?

Hunter 240 drain plug with chain

Hunter 240 drain plug with chain

shop.hunterowners.com

 

[ChampagneBoatingonaBeerBudget]

Okie doke. I'll let you know what I find out. Someone just posted a contact and email who might have the info.

I just got this email tonight.
"It is a 1” hole. The plug is adjustable by a small amount, but probably not as much as you are talking about.
Todd"

So, I'm gonna pick up one of those boat plugs that you screw the handle in and it draws it up. Will feedback once I put it in! Will post a pic, too.
The one you posted is a Seadog brand, just like what I ordered. Thanks. Will update with pics when it arrives.. ...

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

The vent plug is the style by turning the handle, the black rubber plug enlargens to a size to match the hole. When pushing the handle down, it locks in place. @Dave Groshong Check the 240 plug if it does what I described above and adapt to all hunter water ballast

 

[ChampagneBoatingonaBeerBudget]

The vent plug is the style by turning the handle, the black rubber plug enlargens to a size to match the hole. When pushing the handle down, it locks in place. @Dave Groshong Check the 240 plug if it does what I described above and adapt to all hunter water ballast

Thanks, Dave, yeah, it's a common size, too. I have one that should be here tomorrow or Wednesday. I'm very hopeful that's the ticket. I searched both the larger water ballast boats, but I guess it was a question of terminology. I'm still excited about learning to sail with this new (to me) technology! I live in a very shallow water area, Texas Gulf Coast, and also see this as a minnie windy-bago, to tow and use for a small RV. Time will tell... but she's coming back together well. This boat was in dire need of a refit... and she's waking up nicely.

 

[ChampagneBoatingonaBeerBudget]

Okie doke. I'll let you know what I find out. Someone just posted a contact and email who might have the info.

I just got this email tonight.
"It is a 1” hole. The plug is adjustable by a small amount, but probably not as much as you are talking about.
Todd"

So, I'm gonna pick up one of those boat plugs that you screw the handle in and it draws it up. Will feedback once I put it in! Will post a pic, too.