Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

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billder99
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Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

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I'm starting work on the interior of my 26D... I have 75 of these plastic covers to replace, 2 sizes (3/4" and 1-1/2")... I have looked at bwyachts, Dowser, MacGregor Owners... can't find these things on these sites. Does anyone know where I may be able to purchase them?


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Re: Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

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They are liner plugs.

Check with https://shop.bwyachts.com/category-s/210.htm and scroll down.
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Re: Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

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NiceAft wrote: Mon Feb 14, 2022 1:45 pm They are liner plugs. Check with https://shop.bwyachts.com/category-s/210.htm and scroll down.
Thanks NiceAft! I obviously know what they are for, didn't know what to call them. This forum rocks!
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Re: Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

Post by leefrankpierce »

I have seen something similar at Ace Hardware.
Not sure if all Aces have them or just mine.
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Re: Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

Post by Starscream »

billder99 wrote: Mon Feb 14, 2022 1:53 pm
NiceAft wrote: Mon Feb 14, 2022 1:45 pm They are liner plugs. Check with https://shop.bwyachts.com/category-s/210.htm and scroll down.
Thanks NiceAft! I obviously know what they are for, didn't know what to call them. This forum rocks!
You can get 'em on Amazon, just have to find the right diameter and color.

https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Cabinet-P ... 222&sr=8-5
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Re: Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

Post by OverEasy »

:o :o Good thing they weren’t hobnobits! :o :o
:| :| Those went out of stock 3 years ago! :| :|

The ballykisswhodunnits are rare but can generally be found next to the 50 foot lengths of shore line and the bidirectional smokeshifternobs in upscale chandleries.

:D :D :wink: :wink:
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Re: Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

Post by adudinsk »

I bought tons of those from Blue water Yachts.. just last season.
They had lots!.

They do tend to sometimes pop out.. due to varied hole size in the glass work.. so I put a TINY dot of silicone on each one (very tiny) and that worked fine.

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Re: Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

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adudinsk wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:43 am I bought tons of those from Blue water Yachts.. just last season. They had lots!. They do tend to sometimes pop out.. due to varied hole size in the glass work.. so I put a TINY dot of silicone on each one (very tiny) and that worked fine.
AD
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Re: Mac 26D - What are these thingamabobbits?

Post by DaveC426913 »

You have pulled those plugs too hard.
Next boat, pull them less hard.
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