Plug from the inside or out?

[Incaboater]

I have heard people doing both. I heard that if you plug from the inside then you don't run the risk of sinking if the plug slips some how. It seems if you plug from the outside that would be the most dangerous as the force of the water could pull at the plug little by little and eventually pull the plug out. Anyone have a special preference?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

If you have a boat that you can even Reach the Plug from the Inside,....
You can put it in from Either side......

With Most larger boats,+ those with I/O power,....
The Plug is Not accessable from the Inside,.....
Soooo,.... It goes In, from the Outside.......

It seems if you plug from the outside that would be the most dangerous as the force of the water could pull at the plug little by little and eventually pull the plug out.

If you're That Paranoid,.........d Ya probably Shouldn't even Be boating.............d

 

[JB]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

There are a few boats in which the plug is not accessable from the inside. They should use a scupper valve (one way valve that lets water out but not in).

All other boats should have the plug inside where it can be pulled to allow water to exit when on plane.

That's my opinion, anyway.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

if they don't have scupper plug, should have good bilge pump. when your boat is on plane there is very little water around the drain plug. most plugs are adjustable , the shaft is threaded. hold one end and twist the other, compresses the rubber, then insert and flip the lever up.

 

[Incaboater]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

If you're That Paranoid,.........d Ya probably Shouldn't even Be boating.............d

Wha? Not paranoid, just ignorant and trying to get the facts straight before I hit the water. Thanks again for all the help guys.

 

[Coors]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

if you can reach the plug from the inside, it is a small boat, and put it on the inside. When you get on plane, then you can drain any water, as the hole is higher, and your boat is tilted back.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

There are a couple of ways of looking at this situation. At rest, with the plug inserted from the outside, water pressure is forcing the plug in. There is a ridge at the top of the plug so the more pressure that's exerted, the tighter it seals. On plane, the plug is above the water line. Can it shake out? Possibly but not likely. Can something snag it" Possibly but not likely. Inserting the plug from the inside means water pressure is attempting to push the plug out which creates a less secure seal. On smaller boats where a bilge pump may not be used, having the plug on the inside allows its removal on plane which is the only practical way to rid the boat of water. Therefore, mine is installed from the outside since I can't reach it from inside. But even if I could, it would still be installed from the outside. I have a couple of spares. One in my tackle box and another zip tied at a handy spot at the stern.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

Both choices are better than the third option.

I say whatever you can remember easier.

 

[atticus3600s]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

I plug from the outside just because its easier and I have a bilge pump so I dont have to pull the plug to get water out of the boat.
I think either way works, just use whatever you feel comfortable with. And as they say, whatever floats your boat......d

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

Outside for me but I sure dont know if this is the best way !!!

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

Simple answer Kenny -- if you were to patch a hole in your boat would you patch it from the outside or inside? Wouldn't you want water pressure to work in your favor -- hence the plug goes in from the outside! 8)

 

[Rancherlee]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

I put mine on the outside with a spare hanging on a little chain on the inside so I ALWAYS have one to put in from the inside just in case. My grandpa's owned 20+ boats in his lifetime and never lost a plug that was put in from the outside.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

Simple answer Kenny -- if you were to patch a hole in your boat would you patch it from the outside or inside? Wouldn't you want water pressure to work in your favor -- hence the plug goes in from the outside! 8)

I agree with what you say but was prepared to be educated if I was considered wrong. Thanks for the input and the explanation. Just hoping that i don't have to patch a hole in my boat though !!!! Horrid Thought.

 

[reelfishin]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

On my boat it's a threaded hole, so there's no choice, but on a lever type or threaded plug, it's probably best to plug from the outside. Most boats don't even give access to the inside to insert the plug. I have seen a few that have a long tube, if you are paranoid, put on in from each side.
I carry a few spares, but i doubt I will every need them, it's not likely one will fall out. I usually put mine in before I leave for the ramp. I've seen too many people forget the plug and go nuts either trying to get back on the trailer or to get the plug in in the water.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

Like reelfishin, mine screws in from the outside and never had any problems.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Plug from the inside or out?

As long as we all remember to put it in !!!!