Whitecap 3/8 Inch Teak Bungs, 500 Pack
Whitecap 3/8 Inch Teak Bungs, 500 Pack — Product description
Whitecap 3/8 inch teak bungs, sold 500 to a bag. These are genuine teak plugs for hiding fasteners in teak decks, toe rails, hatch trim and any bright teak on the boat. Counterbore, drive the screw, glue the plug in, sand it flush, and the wood reads as solid teak with no screw heads showing.
These are genuine teak bungs from Whitecap, sized 3/8 inch and sold 500 to a bag. If you've ever refit a teak deck or brought a tired toe rail back to life, you know why you buy plugs by the hundreds. This is the pack that gets a real job done.
A bung is what hides the screw. You counterbore the hole, drive your fastener down below the surface, then glue a teak plug on top and tap it home. Once the adhesive cures you pare it flush with a sharp chisel and sand it fair. Do it right and the deck reads as solid teak with no shiny screw heads staring back at you. That's the look every brightwork owner is after.
Because these are cut from real teak, the grain and color vary bag to bag, and that's exactly what you want. Line the grain of each plug up with the plank around it before the glue grabs and the repair almost disappears. Teak's natural oils mean the same weather resistance as the wood you're setting them into, so they age with the deck instead of standing out.
Where do folks use them? Decks and cabin soles, of course. But also toe rails, hatch trim, cockpit coamings, grab rails, swim platforms, any bright teak where you'd rather not see fasteners. The 3/8 inch size matches a common counterbore, so it's a good match for standard number 8 and number 10 deck screws set with a 3/8 plug cutter.
Buy them loose in a 500 bag and you're not running back to the chandlery halfway through a project. Keep the leftovers in a dry locker. They store for years and you'll reach for them on the next round of brightwork. We don't glue them in for you, and we won't pretend one plug fits every hole, but for standard 3/8 counterbores these are about as straightforward as boat work gets.
Key Features
- Genuine teak wood, so each plug weathers and ages the same as the deck around it
- 3/8 inch diameter, matched to a standard counterbore for number 8 and number 10 deck screws
- 500 plugs per bag, enough to carry a full deck refit or long toe rail run through without a reorder
- Natural grain and color variation lets each plug blend into the plank once you align the grain
- Unfinished teak, ready to sand flush and finish to match your existing brightwork
- Whitecap marine hardware, a name in teak and boat fittings since 1972
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Whitecap reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Whitecap Teak Bung, 3/8 Inch, Pack of 500 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Whitecap |
| Manufacturer | Whitecap, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 60151-500 |
| UPC | 725060631512 |
| Material | Teak Wood |
| Plug Diameter | 3/8 Inch |
| Quantity Per Pack | 500 |
| Packaging | Bag |
| Product Type | Teak Bung / Plug |
Frequently asked questions
What size screw holes do these teak bungs fit?
They're 3/8 inch diameter, cut to sit in a standard 3/8 counterbore. That pairs with common number 8 and number 10 deck screws set with a matching 3/8 plug cutter.
How many plugs come in a pack?
500, in a single bag. That's a refit quantity meant to carry you through a full deck or a long run of toe rail without reordering.
Are these real teak?
Yes. They're cut from genuine teak, so the color and grain vary piece to piece and they carry the same natural oils and weather resistance as teak decking.
Do they come finished?
No, they're natural unfinished teak. You glue them in, pare them flush, then sand and finish them to match the surrounding brightwork.
How do you install a teak bung?
Counterbore the hole, drive the screw below the surface, add a dab of adhesive, then tap the plug in with the grain aligned to the plank. Once it cures, chisel it close and sand it fair.
Why does the grain need to line up?
Aligning each plug's grain with the surrounding wood makes the repair nearly disappear once it's sanded and finished. A cross-grain plug stands out.
