Retro Crestliner Discussion Forum Restoration discussion of early 1950's, 60's Crestliner and Larson boats    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  The illusive drain plug Goto page 1, 2  Next          Retro Crestliner Discussion Forum Forum Index -> Retrocrestliner Boat Forum View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:08 am    Post subject: The illusive drain plug After searching all the posts for info on where to find the 1 inch drain plug, I dont remember finding the answer. Here it is, purchased from Crestliner Back to top DeathWish Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 25 Location: New York Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:14 am    Post subject: What did it cost? My boat came with a new one and I was told it cost 40.00. _________________ Picking up where I left off at sixteen. No Wife No Job NO Worries Back to top 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:09 pm    Post subject: $20 for the gasket and plug Back to top opposedtwin Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Posts: 61 Location: colorado Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:19 pm    Post subject: plug did you buy it online or at a dealer? do you have a part number? thanks! scott _________________ 1956 commander 1957 viking deluxe Back to top DeathWish Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 25 Location: New York Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:47 pm    Post subject: Sounds like you did OK. I would have made one before I paid 40 bucks. _________________ Picking up where I left off at sixteen. No Wife No Job NO Worries Back to top 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:51 pm    Post subject: Dan at Crestliner told me they have been using this plug since at least 1957, this is the same plug they use in the 2011 Sportsman Series aluminum boats Back to top DuckWise Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 16 Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:11 pm    Post subject: Do the boats older than 57 use a diffrent Size? Havent paid much attention to the plug on my 55 buccaneer but it does look smaller than 1 inch? Back to top 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:13 am    Post subject: DuckWise wrote: Do the boats older than 57 use a diffrent Size? Havent paid much attention to the plug on my 55 buccaneer but it does look smaller than 1 inch? I have read on here several references to a smaller plug for the Larson and crossover year Back to top DeathWish Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 25 Location: New York Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:25 pm    Post subject: Evidently the early plug was 3/4". Measured across the thread it would probably be just under .750 _________________ Picking up where I left off at sixteen. No Wife No Job NO Worries Back to top DuckWise Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 16 Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:40 pm    Post subject: I Just measured mine the outside diameter of the threads is just at 1/2" the outside diameter of the whole plug is 3/4" Back to top DeathWish Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 25 Location: New York Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:07 am    Post subject: Evidently that is what passed for 3/4" at the time. Between the record keeping the wartime and post war business environment (don't waste anything and don't throw anything out) I guess we are lucky to know what we do about these old boats and motors. What kind of serial number do you have on yours? ED _________________ Picking up where I left off at sixteen. No Wife No Job NO Worries Back to top DuckWise Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 16 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:39 am    Post subject: X942 Have narrowed it down to a 54 or 55 Buccaneer. Back to top DeathWish Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 25 Location: New York Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:29 pm    Post subject: Do your transom corners say Larson on them or just Crestliner? Do you have a bow handle? These two things seem to be what put you before or after 1956. _________________ Picking up where I left off at sixteen. No Wife No Job NO Worries Back to top DuckWise Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 16 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:46 pm    Post subject: Yep Larson Crestliner on the corners and on the one remaining emblem on the side and it has a bow handle. Also has Oak Gunnels which they discontinued with the 56 model year. Back to top DeathWish Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 25 Location: New York Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:21 pm    Post subject: From what I have seen and read 1955 was the last year Oak gunnels were offered. 1956 was the first year for the center arched ribs and bow handles. However bow handles, decks, steering wheels and hardware as well as running lights, windshields and other items were offered as accessories during some of the years. So it is possible to have a boat that has been retrofitted with OEM hardware that was originally not available. Do any of your seats have backs on them? _________________ Picking up where I left off at sixteen. 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