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reelecstasy
05-24-2006, 11:38 AM
Thinking about plugging all the cock pit scuppers. I have a constant 1-2" of h2o in the cockpit most the time, unless I am paddling my azz off. So I was thinking about plugging them up, obviously with something I can remove if need be.
So my question is, do others plug them up? I know I could just lose some of this winter layer hanging off my gut, but that ain't gonna happen...
I was thinking about cutting the plugs out of a pool noodle using a piece of copper tubbing to cut it to size...

Wee Hooker
05-24-2006, 12:14 PM
I hear you. I was marginal weight for my T140 when I bought it last year. I've since added another 15# :crying:. My scuppers are plugged with foam golf balls that I thinned out on a belt sander. They work OK but are kind of stiff/ non-resiliant so still need to be FORCED in. Looking for a better solution myself.

SAXATILUS
05-24-2006, 01:28 PM
I keep all 6 holes plugged on my t-140. Kayak fishing stuff has scupper plugs with cords attached for 6 bucks a pair. When you have to you just pop em out quick and thier tied off so you don't loose em.

reelecstasy
05-24-2006, 01:52 PM
Kayak fishing stuff has scupper plugs with cords attached for 6 bucks a pair.
Thanks :btu: but are they water tight?

SAXATILUS
05-24-2006, 02:41 PM
Yeah pretty water tight, but lets face it kayaking buy nature is a wet sport, more so with a sit on top.

HighTide
05-24-2006, 03:50 PM
I seen they had some at REI in Hingham, They were the Ocean Kayak plugs. They look pretty flexible

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/oceankayak_1895_4572257

about $9.00pr

nightfighter
05-24-2006, 05:04 PM
http://kayakfishingstuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Scupplugs&Category_Code=misc

these look like they would work well...

hulkyj61
05-29-2006, 01:00 PM
The pool noodle is what i use. It works OK. YOu need to make sure you cut them about 1/8" larger than they need to be, and they tend to wear out quicker than the pre-made ones. One noodle can get you a ton of them so it only costs like 10cents per.