Any idea how to fix this?

[samsteele115]

Hey guys,

Took out the plastic bung receiver as I wanted to fix a small leak and needed to find out why it was leaking.

Removed it to discover this. It is a bit bent and fairly chewed up, hence the leak.

Would my best option be to get some welding done to cover the bung hole and cut a new bung hole elsewhere?

If so, where would you recommend I get it done? I live north side.

Any suggestions will be appreciated as always.

Cheers,

Sam

[aussie123]

Clean it up and stick a new bung setup in it.

Just make sure you use plenty of Sikaflex and use small stainless nuts and bolts, not screws.

[Dinodadog]

By the look of that trailer thats not all your problem, a bit of work is needed there also. Rust cleaned off and new paint job and a few new bolts, before it falls to bits on the road and hurts others. Looks like it has not been washed down after saltwater work.

Dino

[samsteele115]

The trailer is washed down thoroughly after every use.

I've seen a lot worse! Although it probably is getting to that stage of a clean up. Cheers

[Luvit]

I would just replace it with a larger plug.

As Lance said use sikaflex not silicone. Making the hole bigger will allow the fixings to get more meat of metal.

[Samrenny]

Just use some good old duct tape, she'll be right mate :whistle:

[Binder]

Rub it smooth, silastic in a new surround.

[Bi_polar]

What ever you do....don't use silastic.

Make sure you use Sikaflex and just buy one of those bigger bungs...all boats should be fitted with them anyway.

Most silicone is acetic and will eat into the aluminium.

[grantbudd74]

Looks like its a bit beaten and bashed. I would take it a tig welder and get a plate fitted properly and have a new bung hole put on over it. After all if you do a bad job do you really want to be taking onboard water?

[samsteele115]

Looks like its a bit beaten and bashed. I would take it a tig welder and get a plate fitted properly and have a new bung hole put on over it. After all if you do a bad job do you really want to be taking onboard water?

That's what I was thinking originally. I might try fitting a new bung setup in first and test it out. If it takes on a bit of water I will get a plate fitted. However if just cleaning it up a bit and putting a new bung in works, I will save myself a bit of money and time.

[samsteele115]

Making a bigger hole and installing a bigger bung fitting with sikaflex sealing has worked a treat. Thanks guys

[Luvit]

Back on the water. Just in time for the Easter break. Sweet.

[samsteele115]

Back on the water. Just in time for the Easter break. Sweet.

Haha yep. Although at some stage this week I will be buying a new trailer. My current one has reached it's use-by date (40 years old) and is no longer safe. Basically everything needs to be replaced. Tried cleaning it up and re paint it but the rust was pretty thick..

[Luvit]

Bugger, not as cheap as the boat fix.

Once it's done you be able to go anywhere without fear.

[Egg Beaater]

Back on the water. Just in time for the Easter break. Sweet.

Haha yep. Although at some stage this week I will be buying a new trailer. My current one has reached it's use-by date (40 years old) and is no longer safe. Basically everything needs to be replaced. Tried cleaning it up and re paint it but the rust was pretty thick..

So how are you transporting your boat around then being back on the water for the Easter break if your trailer is cactus?

[Samrenny]

Back on the water. Just in time for the Easter break. Sweet.

Haha yep. Although at some stage this week I will be buying a new trailer. My current one has reached it's use-by date (40 years old) and is no longer safe. Basically everything needs to be replaced. Tried cleaning it up and re paint it but the rust was pretty thick..

So how are you transporting your boat around then being back on the water for the Easter break if your trailer is cactus?

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[Egg Beaater]

Awesome. But anyone ever told you you are driving on the wrong side of the road?

[Samrenny]

But the whole road is my side of the road?

[Egg Beaater]

But the whole road is my side of the road?

Keep trucking little buddy and someone will steer you in the right direction.