What is the best kind of hull plug. I have had the lever type and the T handle type and both slowly leak water into the boat. Any ideas?<br />otterbfishin
I use the lever type, never had a problem with them leaking. You need to make it so that it's hard to get in before you flip the lever. Try putting some water on it so it goes in easier.<br />For how much they cost, it's definatley worthwhile to replace them everey season. And always keep a spare in your boat and in your tow vehicle.
Do you put it in from the outside or the inside? If outside, use the t-handle...if the lever gets caught on an obstruction, well, you know.<br /><br />I don't know what y'all are doing to your plugs to wear 'em out, but I have never replaced a plug. I have spares, but I've never lost one, never wore one out.
Both the lever type and the twist (T-handle) type can be turned either left to loosen and of course right to tighten. <br /><br />On the lever type, you can open the lever so it is running parallel to the rubber piece. Twist the lever as needed. I usually just push it in and turn the lever to the right until I can almost not turn it anymore to make sure it is tight, then close the lever.<br /><br />Yes, eventually they start to leak due to reasons mentioned above. Just wanted to make sure that you are not just sticking the lever plug in and closing the lever. Tighten it some first.<br /><br />I always put the plug on the inside. Just a personal preference. If for some reason I have to pull the plug while running wide open to drain the boat (lots of rain, bilge pump broken?), etc., I have easier access to the plug while it is inside the boat. Less likely to lose it overboard too. <br /><br />Be sure to keep a spare in your boat also. You never know!<br /><br />Best plug I ever had was a 3/8 inch threaded pipe plug. Of course it fit in a threaded drain.
