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03-05-2008, 12:56 PM #1
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duckbill drain plug
Does anyone use these style drain plugs, are they worth it or do they break, leak, etc..
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03-05-2008, 01:00 PM #2
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I would say that if you aren't getting any water in, don't use them.
I ran one for years, and think that is part of the reason for my core rot on the 'Stream.
A piece of anything can get in the flat part, and cause it to leak water INTO the boat.
A buddy of mine finally made me realize that if no water was getting into the boat, (rain, splash, swimming, etc) then there was no reason for the drain, and I think he was right.JOHN MASON
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03-05-2008, 01:12 PM #3
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My xr2001 almost sunk while using one!
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03-05-2008, 01:14 PM #4
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Good idea for raceboats that are subject to splash, and taken out of water after heatrace. Bad idea for lake toys. 1 pinestraw needle can put the boat on the bottom of the lake overnight.
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03-05-2008, 02:55 PM #5
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I second Raceman's thoughts ! You wouldn't believe how quick water will come in through that drink straw you didn't see get into the bildge...... Mike
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03-05-2008, 03:34 PM #6
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Or beer cap......
Originally Posted by tunnelmike
still I would like to know wher to get them also....thinking about 45 racing and it's a good place for them.........
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03-05-2008, 03:54 PM #7
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Bent beercaps fit in perfect and make a big leak. Almost sank my old jetboat a couple of times before I put the regular plug back in.
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03-05-2008, 06:21 PM #8
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I had them on my last boat and really liked them. Never had any trouble with them.
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03-05-2008, 07:20 PM #9
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I can't possibly imagine anyone using these things on anything but a raceboat being pulled out after each heat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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03-05-2008, 09:01 PM #10
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save your money
why ask me ?
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03-05-2008, 09:03 PM #11
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love them
Tempo no longer produces them I would like to find 3. Leave my boats in a weekend long and haven't had a problem in 20 years. Keep in mind though you won't find a pine needle, drink staw, or any other garbage in th bilge of my ride. I will buy all can find if you know of any. It about killed me to install bilge pumps in my boat. I am all about plain and simple.
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03-05-2008, 10:35 PM #12
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Originally Posted by fasteddie
Last I heard, Tempo is no longer in business.
I use a sump type bilge pump with a check valve....... You won't find more than a cup of water in my bilge."One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors". Plato .
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