Self bail plugs or not?

[CVue]

Question. I am assuming the highest plug is a plug that can be plugged to let water in or out when I'm on plane correct? Should I leave it on or off?

 

[dingbat]

Never seen that setup before.

I'm used to seeing scupper flaps over the scuppers.

 

[mike_i]

what's on the other side? Is there a live well?

 

[CVue]

what's on the other side? Is there a live well?

No, the top goes straight into boat. So if water gets in, you can take off plug to drain water inside. Curious if i can leave it open so if there's water it can auto drain itself out but seems like water can drain inside as well.

 

[dingbat]

No, the top goes straight into boat. So if water gets in, you can take off plug to drain water inside. Curious if i can leave it open so if there's water it can auto drain itself out but seems like water can drain inside as well.

That's the reason for scupper flaps / valves. Not that it really matters if water comes in unless you don't like your feet getting wet.

I would be more concerned about taking one over the bow with the drains plugged

 

[mike_i]

That's a weird setup. I'll assume the lowest plug is the bilge. How high above the water line are the other two plugs? Can you post a couple pictures from the inside of your boat?

No, the top goes straight into boat. So if water gets in, you can take off plug to drain water inside. Curious if i can leave it open so if there's water it can auto drain itself out but seems like water can drain inside as well.

 

[CVue]

That's a weird setup. I'll assume the lowest plug is the bilge. How high above the water line are the other two plugs? Can you post a couple pictures from the inside of your boat?

The highest one is the deck plugs. The lowest is the bilge plugs. The middle is an livewell drain.