Super User A-Jay Posted January 11, 2019 Super User Posted January 11, 2019 Been looking at these for a while. Wanted a way to keep water & debris from going down into the seat post (and non-optional ski-post) 'holes' in the Pro-V Bass deck. Had to be durable, fit snuggly but also be removable. Settled on Bob's Machine Shop's Deck Plugs . CNC aircraft-grade aluminum, has watertight system and an O-ring seal, which keeps water out of your dry boxes. Available in two sizes, offered with Powder-coated or brushed aluminum, to ensure long-lasting performance that provide a safe-and-simple solution to the hole left by your pedestal when it is not in use. Available at the web site as well as a few other quality vendors (TW). I'd recommend them. A-Jay https://bobsmachine.com/product/deckplugs-pedestal-seat-plug-0-75-inch-hole/ 2 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 11, 2019 Super User Posted January 11, 2019 I like those! Very clean, and not super expensive. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 11, 2019 Author Super User Posted January 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, J Francho said: I like those! Very clean, and not super expensive. Clearly haven't been on the water with them but my experience says - 'Yea - these are going to be perfect'. They have colors but I think 'stepping' on them all day may wear off the paint eventually. It's a little thing but we know that's where the Madness Lies . . . A-Jay Quote
Super User gim Posted January 12, 2019 Super User Posted January 12, 2019 How far up do they sit? What I mean is, are they level with the base itself or do they sit above it and pose a tripping hazard? 1 Quote
Way north bass guy Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 I can’t seem to find if they have em in other diameters, my Smokercraft has larger posts and I’d love the same setup for my front deck. I suppose I could just jam some play dough in there ??. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 12, 2019 Author Super User Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, gimruis said: How far up do they sit? What I mean is, are they level with the base itself or do they sit above it and pose a tripping hazard? Good Question ~ And something I was concerned with as it doesn't take much to get me up-ended. It may depend on how a seat post is designed. My rig has a small 'insert' that sits about an 1/8 inch above the deck. These plugs sit 'flush' with that but is about another 1/16 of an inch above that. So although it will be a while before I get to float around, I do not expect it will take too long to acclimate to the additional 3/16 of an inch. A-Jay 18 minutes ago, Way north bass guy said: I can’t seem to find if they have em in other diameters, my Smokercraft has larger posts and I’d love the same setup for my front deck. I suppose I could just jam some play dough in there ??. The two sizes I've seen available are 0.75 and 1.77 inch. https://bobsmachine.com/product-category/deckplugs-decksavers-cnc-machined-deck-accessories/ A-Jay Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 12, 2019 Super User Posted January 12, 2019 How do you remove them? Tom Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 12, 2019 Author Super User Posted January 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, WRB said: How do you remove them? Tom While I can not ever see these plugs 'coming out' on their own (falling out essentially), they are easily lifted up & out of the wholes with most any small, flat, square ended implement. A small screwdriver works for me. A-Jay Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Yeah, great product. I've got 4 of the carbon fiber ones in my boat, they are sharp looking! My only problem was that the carbon fiber ones were $35 each.... Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 12, 2019 Super User Posted January 12, 2019 17 hours ago, A-Jay said: While I can not ever see these plugs 'coming out' on their own (falling out essentially), they are easily lifted up & out of the wholes with most any small, flat, square ended implement. A small screwdriver works for me. A-Jay So you pry them out by using a screw driver blade. Don't know the type of lubricant used for the O-ring but it may take a set and be difficult to pry up after a few months. Might think about using a shoe lace tied under the collar for a lanyard if needed. Tom Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 28, 2019 Author Super User Posted June 28, 2019 Update ~ After a couple of months of 'use', the deck plugs are indeed an improvement. Clearly they do what they're designed to do (plug 4 holes in my deck that I would otherwise find highly undesirable) and have not impeded or been a distraction to my fishing in any way (I don't trip over them). I remove one at the stern every trip as that seat post hole supports my go pro camera mount and it comes out by hand (no prying needed). I replace it when I secure the camera mount pole. And the the same goes for the front seat post plug, although I use that one fairly intermittently. The other two have remained in their assigned position since the original install. A-Jay 1 Quote
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