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Post by Juan on Sept 20, 2013 12:14:51 GMT -6
Just a heads up: Academy Sports has a solid brass one-way garboard plug on sale for $5.99!!! It's usually $9.99 and even that's a bargain since just the plug itself is about $5.00 around here... It replaces the original plug perfectly and unlike the original, this one has a check ball inside that lets water out and not back in....so if you happen to forget to put the plug in before launching, (not that I have done that) NO PROBLEM..you won't sink. My old one was in good condition but I like the price and the check valve... took all of 10 minutes to remove the old one and install the new one... better get one while they last. One-Way Garboard Plug |
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Post by Simple Man on Sept 20, 2013 13:15:47 GMT -6
Cool. Thanks for the heads up. Too bad I'm in London right now. Maybe they will still have some next week.
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Post by T-Topless on Sept 22, 2013 5:59:05 GMT -6
Does it work well? Seems a little scary if dirt gets in it ... no problems with you so far?
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Post by Juan on Sept 22, 2013 6:31:21 GMT -6
Does it work well? Seems a little scary if dirt gets in it ... no problems with you so far? It works great sitting in the boat shed  ... I haven't gotten it wet yet..waiting for cooler weather and the love bugs to go away.. I see your point though.. if you have loose trash in the bilge, it could get stuck in the valve and you might have to use your bilge pump. |
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Post by Juan on Sept 22, 2013 14:59:25 GMT -6
If you're getting that much water in your bilge....You've got bigger problems than the chance of the drain plug stopping up with dirt.
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Post by freezerfiller on Sept 23, 2013 12:02:37 GMT -6
My brother has one in his boat. The biggest problem is with leaves and such just like with the ball type scuppers. Takes longer to drain, but is a good idea and makes it much less embarrassing if you were to forget to put the plug in. Thank goodness I have never done that..  |
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Post by Simple Man on Sept 23, 2013 12:44:15 GMT -6
I have. I think you are being facetious but if not, you boat long enough I bet you will too!
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Post by freezerfiller on Sept 23, 2013 13:41:07 GMT -6
I confess, but it has been over 20 years.. I took a first date out on the lake, and must have had my mind somewhere else. I didn't even notice until I got out of the no wake zone and it didn't want to plane. Thank God for bilge pumps!
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Post by Juan on Sept 23, 2013 16:31:38 GMT -6
I have. I think you are being facetious but if not, you boat long enough I bet you will too! I've been boating since I was about 12 and I have NEVER forgotten to put the plug in!! I have forgotten to tie the anchor rode to the boat before throwing the anchor (twice) I have put fuel into a rod holder I have forgotten to put the tackle box in the boat but I have NEVER forgotten the plug  (yet) |
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Post by Simple Man on Sept 24, 2013 11:34:43 GMT -6
I stand by my earlier statement. Of course with your new drain, you would never know!
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Post by T-Topless on Sept 27, 2013 17:59:36 GMT -6
I have. I think you are being facetious but if not, you boat long enough I bet you will too! I've been boating since I was about 12 and I have NEVER forgotten to put the plug in!! I have forgotten to tie the anchor rode to the boat before throwing the anchor (twice) I have put fuel into a rod holder I have forgotten to put the tackle box in the boat but I have NEVER forgotten the plug (yet) Have you met my friend Jinx yet? Whew - better keep those batteries charged and test the floats on your bilge pumps! |
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Post by CaptWoody on Oct 24, 2013 7:36:05 GMT -6
I've never forgotten to put my plug in either. I swear it was a scuba diver that came along and took it out. Both times. I swear!
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Post by Juan on Oct 24, 2013 9:00:50 GMT -6
I've never forgotten to put my plug in either. I swear it was a scuba diver that came along and took it out. Both time. I swear! I think that might explain why I lose so many fish too! Ya'll need to get ya one of these plugs.. It's a LOT easier to get out than the old one that required a wrench and a lot of effort.. Now with a 16 penny nail or small screwdriver slipped though the hole in the plug it comes out with a lot less effort. |
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Post by CaptWoody on Oct 24, 2013 10:09:46 GMT -6
I am going to go check the local Academy here.
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Drop your top and go 
... I haven't gotten it wet yet..waiting for cooler weather and the love bugs to go away.. I see your point though.. if you have loose trash in the bilge, it could get stuck in the valve and you might have to use your bilge pump. 
(yet)