[Polargeo]

Hello my fellow tin-boaters! I'm new to this website, forum and boats in general, so, please bare with me. I was recently given a 1967 Wards Sea King 12 ft. aluminum v-bottom boat along with a Shoreline trailer and "The Fisherman" by Minn Kota 37 lb. thrust trolling motor.Turns out it's my first boat I'm in the process of fixing some of the essentials so I can at least get her out on the water to do what I love to do which is fish. I have plans on modifying it slowly but surely. One immediate question that I have, among the probably hundreds I will ask on this forum , is in regards to the drain plug. The drain plug hole is located near the bottom of the transom. It looks as though the previous owner may have modified/installed a custom drain plug fitting in the transom. The opening of the drain plug hole on the outside of the transom and on the inside of the transom protrudes out of and into the boat, respectively, about 1/2 inch. In other words, it is not flush with the inside or outside of the transom. On the inside of the transom where the drain plug hole protrudes into the boat about 1/2 inch, 3/16 inch is threaded ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSOM HOLE, presumably, where a drain plug would screw on. The problem I'm having is locating the correct drain plug that will thread on. I did try using unthreaded plugs to plug the hold. They were 3/4 inch (too small even when expanded all the way) and 7/8 inch (too big) Moeller Snap-Tite drain plug but clearly they weren't the correct size/type and there was nothing in between a 3/4 and 7/8 inch. [links]

[casey24lyn]

Post by ureallyfloatmyboat » 22 Sep 2012, 19:14 [links]

[costner1367]

First, does anyone know where I can get a proper drain plug with the correct diameter and thread count that will thread onto the fitting of the drain plug hole? Second, can I use cork as a drain plug for now? It is cork from a homebrew store. It seems like it may work just fine. Thanks in advance!

[DGCmagazine]

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[Bartke]

[xuO4k04c6Ng]

back when i first got it, it had a 9.9hp motor. that was JUST barely powerful enough to pull a knee boarder or skier behind it. now with the 40, i can pull 2 or 3 at a time. the cool thing is i have 9.9hp stickers on the 40hp motor, so its all slick like and the boys in blue dont give it a second glance so long as i dont do anything stupid around them.

[gusti]

i have a 76 12 foot sea king that i put a thicker and taller wood transom on and a few hull reinforcements.. it has a 40hp motor now and it pulls so hard its scary. you need a thicker and taller transom because big motors dont fit on the thin stock transom. i think i just about doubled its thickness and added about 6-8 inches in hight. but the sea king is not a typical aluminum jon boat. it came stock with extra hull reinforcements, seat reinforcements, etc. the front of the hull is a very deep vee, the rear is a semi vee. so you can take some gnarly waves and not worry about cracking the hull. i added even more hull and seat reinforcements to cope with the bigger motor. i have jumped waves big enough that onlookers could see the bottom of the prop spinning. that is some serious adrenaline. more

[Albert Novel]

just be safe and dont do anything dangerous when others are around. you dont want to have an accident and have people blame you for putting a motor 4 times too powerfull on a boat thats as long as 2 people are tall. a 40hp motor still idles like a 9.9, so you dont need to use all the 40 horses . infact when im on plane i usually dont give it more than 1/5 throttle. well maybe more. but you get my point. just because a motor has 40hp doesnt mean you have to use all of it.

[Felix Gabrielov]

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[lysdexia]

1973 12 foot Montgomery Ward Seaking with trailer and 5hp Honda 4 stroke. Includes Garmin fish finder, electric trolling motor, life vests and registered thru 2015 with 2015 Mussel Free stickers. $1,900.00 Ask for Kenny at 909-374-0726

[carolstreet444]

1970 MONTGOMERY WARD Sea King Great Starter / Utility BoatPriced to Sell !! [links]

[helen123]

12' >1975 MONTGOMERY WARD SEA KING > V-HULL ALUMINUM BOAT W/ NEW GALVANIZED TRAILER . DUTTON-LAINSON BRAND . YAMAHA 2005> 2 STROKE 8 HP OUTBOARD , WITH UNDER 30 HRS. ON IT . BOAT IS TIGHT WITH ZERO LEAKS, AND HAS SWIVEL SEATS. 2 > 3 GALLON GAS TANKS WITH FITTINGS AND HOSES. TONGUE LOCK FOR TRAILER , AND STRAPS. FIRE ESTINGUISHER, 2 NEW LIFE JACKETS, 2 PADDLES. I HAVE EXTRA 4 NGK PLUGS, IMPELLER KIT AND HOUSING, YAMAHA OWNERS MANUAL, 6 QUARTS OF AMSOIL 2 STROKE OIL GAS TREATMENT, QUART OF AMSOIL MARINE GEAR LUBE, ENGINE COVER FOR MOTOR. *OUTBOARD HAS BEEN KEPT INDOORS. TRAILER IS LOW MILES, ALMOST NEW, GALVANIZED . PERMANENT TAGS FOR VA. ALL TITLES FOR BOAT AND TRAILER IN HAND . WILL DELIVER UP TO 100 MILES . BOAT STAYS DRY AS A BONE UNLESS WIFE KNOCKS OVER HER DRINK . [links]

[ponci]

Up for sale is a 12 foot 1965 Sea King row boat that includes a trailer, vintage Evinrude 9.5 horsepower motor, and a Minnekota variable speed electric motor with battery. It's very clean and looks sharp! The boat and trailer are in great condition and have always been stored indoors. The Evinrude motor has not been started in quite a few years but was running when the boat was purchased. The motor includes a gas tank and lines for it. The boat will come equipped with oars in good condition, an anchor, and a few life vests. It still has the original Montgomery Ward serial plate with model (60 9089) and serial number (65 4758). The motor has an original serial plate too (model 9822E and serial #E01974). I have a transferable NY registration. The item is local pick-up only so the buyer will be responsible for arranging pick-up or shipping. If you have any further questions I would be glad to answer them!

[Morten MС€lsted Nedertoft]

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[CautiousFan]

2000 Sea Ray 450 Express Bridge Must Sell! . An immaculate highly upgraded, well maintained READY to GO !, with Slip in Newport Beach Upgraded 450hp Cummins ( recent major service by Bob King), Satellite TV, Inverter, underwater Lights, Wood Floor, new Bridge polycarbonate enclosure, Twin Raymarine GPS Radar with fish finder,,New Dinghy 20hpHonda,Davit Shown only by appointmentGalleyGalley UpNorcold Refrigerator & Freezer3 Burner Kenyon Electric CooktopSharp Convection/Microwave Single Basin SinkTrash ChuteBreakfast Bar 2(2) swivel bar stoolsCorian CountertopsPlenty of storageRaised Circular Dinette/Sofa to StarboardElectricalGlendinning CablemasterWesterbeke 8KW Generator (rebuilt in 2006)120V/50Amp/12V Converter(2) 8D Batteries w/boxes(1) Group 27 Battery for Genset$12,000 3000 WATT INTERVER SYSTEM INSTALLED WITH SEPARATE LARGE 6 D BATTERIESDeck & HullNew Wood flooring 2015Underwater LED Lighting onSternBridge & Cockpit carpetingRadar Arch12 Achilles center console elec. 20hp Honda Outboard600lb Brower DavitMaxwell Anchor Windlass 2/Foot conrolsDanforth Anchor, Also 2nd Anchor w/chain & rode40' of New Anchor Li neCustom Stainless Steel Swim Step safety rails for easy boarding of dingy.Transom Storage w/hydraulic liftOverhead cockpit lighting on Radar Arch 2/dimmer switchHot/Cold Cockpit ShowerFreshwater washdown(6) stainless steel fender racks(8) rod holders(4) rod holders in combingPlate for fighting chair(2) Live Bait wells in Transom (40 Gallon w/light & 15 gallon)Remote search lightDual horns

[vsheldonguzmanw]

80 Gal. Freshwater Holding Tanks and two more

[goodhope]

2017 Crest Caliber 250 SLR2 COMING SOON!! BOAT WILL BE HERE BEFORE 4TH OF JULY!! This Boat is Loaded! 350HP Super Charged Verado 4-stroke and Trailer! Here are all the Options on this one. 13.25 Cubic foot In floor Storage29? King Wide Helm ChairCP3 Performance (2) 25? Round Tubes, (1) 26? Round Center Tube, Aluminum Underskin, Lifting Strakes, SeaStar Hydraulic Steering, Deluxe Aluminum Ski Tow Bar, Integrated Transom and 52 Gallon Fuel TankCustom Aluminum Billet Instrument PanelDual Battery Switch, Battery Boxes w/ Tie Downs and Charger Starboard SternHPT “V” outside tubes for enhanced maneuvering (CP3)LED Cup holdersMoveable Cup Holders (2 – Additional)Power Assist Steering (Increases HP capacity to 350hp)Premium Ultra Audio – (8-LED Roswell Speakers, 12? sub-woofer, wireless remote and amp)Ski Tow Bar – Deluxe AluminumStainless Steel Rub Rail InsertUnderDeck LED Lighting The Crest Caliber brings new definition to pontoon boats through irresistible sport and styling. Engineered to amaze, the Caliber is agile and fierce on the water. Its design is loud and unique, while its quality and refinement is unmistakably Crest.

[Lord Juan]

`46” LCD HD TV system, CD & AM/FM Stereo, entertainment Cabinet, and recliner chair - Large kitchen Island, Full Size, side-by-side 25 CF Kenmore refrigerator, full size GE JBL60 smooth top electric stove, Kenmore dishwasher, cabinet microwave, six chair dining table, glass door corner cabinet, glass door hutch, ceiling fan, Ice machine, and food pantry Stacked GE Spacemaker WSM 2700T2 Washer/Dryer. - Two complete bathrooms with full size showers and Raritan Atlantes A5 toilets with two [links]