Flow-Rite Remote Cable Actuated Drain Plug

[tcmercil]

Has anyone put one of these in your boat?

https://www.wakemakers.com/flow-rite...rain-plug.html

I would think this would come in handy for folks putting their boats on lifts?

[Stefan]

Seems like great product at first glance, but the small increase in comfort/usability does not overweigh the risk of failure with the chance of complete loss imo...

[moosehead]

Convenience seems interesting, but similar to Stefan, I do not like that at open the plug is protruding down below the hull if using for the center plug. Dangling the dongle feels like breakage waiting to happen.

[swatguy]

With the history of flow right check valves failing, I don’t know I trust this product as good as the ol trusty screw in to keep the boat high and dry.

[SS LS1]

With the history of flow right check valves failing, I don’t know I trust this product as good as the ol trusty screw in to keep the boat high and dry.

+1, seems cool at first glance, but definitely not worth the risk.

[TolCarMan]

Ya know it’s probably been tested to make sure it works. That said, I still don’t trust it

[bret]

Plastic and an O-ring seal...probably a reason there is just a one year warranty.

[Tsumi]

Ya know it’s probably been tested to make sure it works. That said, I still don’t trust it

Tested in the lab a few times, probably. Real world hundreds of times without failure? Probably not.

[tcmercil]

I agree with all of the above.... the concept is great - but doesn't sound like anyone is willing to take the risk and actually install it.... was just curious if anyone has. Doesn't sound like that is the case

[88 PS190]

I wouldn't personally be put off installing one - but on DD boats they are just unneeded.

I've seen them on some I/O's because the actual plug is behind the lower unit and you literally need to swim to get to the plug if its on a lift or crawl under with a wrench.

I could see it on a big V-Drive too if there was no accessible plug.

These are "pull shut" so the lever shows you if its shut or not.