2002 Sea Ray 230 Bowrider Cooler Plug

[Chris Hillman]

This might seem stupid but I have had no luck! I have been searching for a part to my built in cooler on the port side of my boat. I have the plug that prevents anything from being drained but I can't find the female end that this plug goes into. All plumbing is there with the exception of this part that mounts on the inside of the cooler. It looks like this part screws into the plumbing. I have checked with my local Sea Ray dealer here in Cincinnati and have had no luck there either. Any help is greatly appreciate!

 

[Little Ducky]

http://www.searay.com/boat_graphics/electronic_brochure/Company1729/1C1_24_74DEIPR6IFJ.pdf

Look on page 5 and 6.

I'm not really sure there's even a plug for this cooler. I don't see it on the parts list unless I missed it.

 

[Chris Hillman]

I looked all over that document as well and couldn't find it! I am hoping someone has at least a picture of the inside of the cooler they can share.

 

[Little Ducky]

When I had my SR 180 BR I had an integrated cooler in the back seat and it didn't have a plug..... the water just drained into the bilge.

If you really want a plug you could try to size up the hole with one of the rubber plugs that goes into a fishing boat. One that goes in then expands when the tab is flipped. I think they come in a variety of sizes.

 

[Ottawa_Gambin]

My 2011 195 Sport has the integrated coolers in the back seat and they do not have plugs.

 

[NorCal Boater]

you might look for a white PVC plumbing fitting that would match the female threads on the existing fitting. I would look for a bushing. Then if you wanted you could get a screw in plug that fit inside that bushing. I'm sure your existing fittings are standard plumbing fittings. Check Home Depot or Lowe's.

 

[Chris Hillman]

Thank you everyone for the info. Sounds like I will take this on over the winter when I have some time to try a couple fittings. Thank you again for your help!

 

[Slimcobra]

I have to ask why do you want a plug? Is it to keep the cold water in the cooler after the ice melts?

 

[Chris Hillman]

it is... holds the ice a few more hours

 

[2xsl_1998]

My boat doesn't have a threaded hole, but I just bought a rubber stopper from Lowe's and whittled it down enough with a pocket knife to fit the hole.

My reasoning was the same as yours......to hold the water in to keep drinks cool. Not an elegant solution, but probably only cost me $0.75!