Drain plug alternatives?

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  • fox88gt
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2013
    • 103

    #1

    Drain plug alternatives?

    Hi guys,

    I lost my drain plug on my first run with my Lucas Oil cat. Turns out I need to learn a bit about driving a cat (spun it out the first time I turned). Finished my run and brought it back to shore, and noticed that the plug was gone. There was very little water in the sponson, but I only came off plane as I was approaching the shore. I think it popped out when I spun the boat (it was kinda violent). I was surprised that the plug fell out, it seemed to fit nice and tight.

    Can I just use some waterproof tape over the hole and replace the tape each time out? Would seem to be a little more reliable than the rubber plug?

    Thanks,
    Jeff
    Aquacraft Revolt 30, Aquacraft Lucas Oil Cat
    Dumas 44' Coast Guard MLB (undergoing restoration)
    Dumas 55" Wellcraft Scarab 38KV (NIB kit)
  • G-UNIT
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 949

    #2
    I just use electrical tape, hand no problems.

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    • fox88gt
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2013
      • 103

      #3
      Thanks G. I've used electrical tape to seal my hatches for 2 seasons and (knock on wood) it has never let a drop of water inside.
      Aquacraft Revolt 30, Aquacraft Lucas Oil Cat
      Dumas 44' Coast Guard MLB (undergoing restoration)
      Dumas 55" Wellcraft Scarab 38KV (NIB kit)

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