skipper681
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I have stupidly left the screw in bung from my sailing boat in another boat i've sold. its a Plastimo one. do i have to replace the whole thing or can i just get the screw somewhere.
Plastimo bung
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lw395
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Probably cheaper to buy the whole thing locally than get the spare bit posted?
The plastimo ones are not as common as Holt/Allen or RWO in UK dinghy shops.
The plastimo one may be a different size though. I would go to my friendly local chandler and ask to look in his Plastimo catalogue, see if he can get it, or phone Plastimo Uk
The plastimo ones are not as common as Holt/Allen or RWO in UK dinghy shops.
The plastimo one may be a different size though. I would go to my friendly local chandler and ask to look in his Plastimo catalogue, see if he can get it, or phone Plastimo Uk
skipper681
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Just another job I didn't have to do. I'm going to antifoul and hopefully launch this week. I can't believe I was so daft leaving the bung out, I've considered fibreglassing over the hole but that would be silly.
Rigger Mortice
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I've just had a look in my Plastimo catalogue. Spare plugs are available, part nos. 16713 and 12521. The first is a screw in plug, the second is a quarter turn fitting. One of those may be what you are looking for.
They both have holes in them so you can tie the things to the boat in future!
They both have holes in them so you can tie the things to the boat in future!
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skipper681
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thanks rigger. i'll tie it around my neck lol
alahol2
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Use a cork, that will keep you afloat for as long as it takes.
savageseadog
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I thought this was going to be another thread on corruption
Searush
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I always carry a handful of corks in my dinghy bits box for such emergencies, the ones from Sherry & Port bottles with the plastic top & striated edges are best as you can grip them better to screw them in, but any old cork will do in an emergency.
skipper681
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just rang my local bar looking for a wine cork, they don't have any. I'm on a mission tomorrow lol
skipper681
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or maybe that's a good excuse to have a bottle myself 
Searush
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Quite, but so many cheap wines come with screw tops these days. Have a pre-prandial Sherry, it's a good old custom, doncha know? And follow the meal with cheese & a decent Port. Then you will have 2 bungs, adequate for one dinghy.
and possibly a nasty hangover if you are alone . . .
and possibly a nasty hangover if you are alone . . .
cliff
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You could just hammer in a cork out of an old wine bottle or an old Whiskey bottle - the ones with a top hat shaped cork are best (both the Whiskeys and the corks) - Don't ask how I know this......
alahol2
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cliff
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Nope - used to have a wee runabout and frequently "forgot" the bungs but always had a good supply of corks......You cheated didn't you, you looked at someone else's answer.