Jon Boat Plug

saggyman · May 10, 2015

Just got my first Alumacraft 1448 V jon boat. The plug hole on the outside looks to be smashed down and more oval looking. Does everyone plug these on the inside of the boat or on the outside? Just curious if mine is damaged

smackdaddy53 · May 10, 2015

You got a pic?

Johnny · May 10, 2015

Can't really understand what you mean with - - Are you suppose to be these plugs on the inside or is mine defective?
It is supposed to be round - a round rubber plug goes into it from the outside.
if it is dented or oval, it will probably leak.

photos ??

saggyman · May 10, 2015

Plug won't fit here since it's oval:

Fits from the inside:

I've only had v-hulls in the past and always plugged from the outside. Do all the jon guys plug on the inside of the boat?

gillhunter · May 10, 2015

I have the same situation on my Alumacraft 1648. I think it's pretty typical for these models. Put the plug on the inside. Never had a problem.

Insanity · May 10, 2015

Same problem here to. I always do mine on the inside anyway. Be my luck a stick would pull it out, on the outside.

earl60446 · May 10, 2015

Yep, inside is always better. Keep a spare one near there too.
Tim

saggyman · May 10, 2015

That's what I figured

Thanks

Ringo Steele · May 11, 2015

Yep, that type is supposed to be plugged from the inside. As stated previously, keep a spare. Also, I have mine on a leash (small chain about a foot long) connected to the transom knee brace, so it can't get lost or forgotten. I use the kind on the right that the handle flips to tighten:

HeavyHook · May 11, 2015

MV 1448 here and I plug on the inside. I use the same as posted above with the flip handle - I also have mine attached within a foot so I cannot lose it etc. I also have a spare within a couple feet also.

sonny.barile · May 12, 2015

Keep in mind that the snugness (is that a word?) is adjustable. If you have the lever type you can tighten or loosen the nut to make it fit better.

kstrayhorn · May 13, 2015

1232 Alumacraft here. Agree with most said above. Plug from inside due to the welds on the outside. I use the snap ring lever style. Hardest part is remembering to put it in. :lol:

Southern Appal · May 13, 2015

Plug on the inside, with a leash.

RiverBottomOutdoors · May 13, 2015

Done it both ways. I put mine on the outside now because they are easier to get to.

Knee Deep · May 13, 2015

Inside

xXOnyxXx · May 13, 2015

my tracker plugs from the outside but my lowe plugs from the inside ..... don't really much matter so long as its plugged.

sonny.barile · May 13, 2015

Isn't anyone worried that the lever can be disengaged by trolling through some submerged branches or something if it is mounted outside?

Zum · May 14, 2015

sonny.barile said:
Isn't anyone worried that the lever can be disengaged by trolling through some submerged branches or something if it is mounted outside?

Nope...I have two drain plugs, 1 on the inside and the other goes on the outside...couldn't put both on the inside unless I cut the floor out.

trapsteve · May 17, 2015

My 18' polar kraft is the same way plug on the inside with a leash on it.

sonny.barile · May 17, 2015

Leash is a smart idea......

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