Tom, There's a little kit that West Marine sells that has plugs of various sizes. This is what I have. I've included a link.

http://tinyurl.com/d9vtcb

-Claude

:: Thanks Derek. Yeah - I only Bay sail.

:: Does anyone know the Inside Diameter of the through hull
:: tubes? That way I can keep a couple of large stoppers on
:: board in case of emergency.

:: Appreciate any further inputs.

:: Tom
::
:: :: Hi Tom,
::
:: :: My boat does not have any sea cocks either. From what I
:: :: understand, none of the boats cam with them. Some
:: :: (especially those who race/sail offshore) have added
:: :: them for safety's sake. If not, it is a good idea to
:: :: carry a cork big anough to plug each through-hull if
:: :: need be. If you're sailing only in the Bay I personally
:: :: don't see a huge need for them, but then again you
:: :: certainly can't go wrong by adding them!
:: ::
:: :: :: My hull does not have sea cocks for the cockpit drains –
:: :: :: is this common? Also, are there any upgrades to the
:: :: :: traditional bellows type hoses? All seems fine now, but
:: :: :: when I haul here in a year or so, I would like to
:: :: :: replace/upgrade the hoses.
:: ::
:: :: :: Any thoughts/input appreciated.
:: ::
:: :: :: Thanks,
:: ::
:: :: :: Tom B. – Hull #329