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Originally Posted by Rmarsh
Rockport....So glad you brought up this subject. This is my first year boating, so I have a lot to learn. I am taking baby steps right now.
It is great that the guys here with so much experience are giving us their advice! I will be paying very close attention, these guys know stuff that the courses and books don't tell you.
I have done a lot of reading, but nothing beats hands on experience.
Just yesterday, I launched the boat, tied up to the dock, and went to park my truck and trailer. When I returned to the boat I noticed a little water sloshing around on the floor...yep... I forgot to put the transom plug in! Instantly jumped over the side into about 5 ft. of water and screwed the plug in.
My point is that sometimes you have to learn by your mistakes.
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Lmao! My 15 mako has 4 yes 4 plugs. I forgot a plug only one time. The other 3 were in. I realized something was wrong when I was about 50 yards out of the hix bridge ramp and the boat was slow, heavy and not plaining out (sinking!) lol. I hauled azz back in a panic and had my buddy back the trailer back down. Luckily he was still in the truck getting ready to park the trailer. I did a few circles while he backed down and drove up on to the trailer and let her drain out. Put the last plug in and good to go. I triple check the 4 plugs ever since.
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