So on a side note why don't every other brand follow suit and install this assembly on their boats as well? I know Ranger is an industry first with incorporating this into their line up?
So on a side note why don't every other brand follow suit and install this assembly on their boats as well? I know Ranger is an industry first with incorporating this into their line up?
I have a 15' Z521C , I replaced the o ring and the gasket between the plate and hull and it still doesn't seal correctly. I still take on water. Bottom line is that some of these work on some of the hulls and others don't. I'm not overly happen with it and may go to a traditional screw in plug.
Have you taken it back to the dealer? That boat, bow to stern, anything that was installed on it at time of purchase, is covered under warranty for 3 years.Originally Posted by fishin4bass
When I worked for the USN testing machinery, we found Neoprene "O" rings could not tolerate most oil, and we switched to Viton on our fuel oil burners. I suspect most of the plumbing "O" rings you see in the HDs and Lowes are Neoproene, as it's the cheapest and works well with water. Harbor Freight sells an "O" ring kit with green "O" rings, which are probably not Neoprene.
I have not had any issues on my 2014, I love not having to climb under the boat. But to each his own.
I have had trouble with mine the last few months of not sealing properly. I have to put so much pressure on it to seal it now has stripped the cable from the in out lever. I’m tired of messing with it and called Ranger today and they are sending me a new one. Since my 521c is a 2016 it is under warranty. I agree with all of you in the sense it is handy but also frustrating. My 2 cents.
Ok I have to ask here. Why would you remove the plug if there is an automatic bilge pump in the boat? I only remove my plug if I'm storing it up for the winter but it is in my garage I have an 04 Ranger 520VX with the traditional screw in plug.
Lots of states require plug out when traveling. This is part of the attempt to slow the invasive species transfer to other water habitats. Fines imposed in some states for non compliance.
I can't answer that as I'm not in the industry and have no idea what other boat manufacturers install on their boats. I installed my remote plug after the fact and did it myself. Flow-rite makes many products for boats, and I don't see why this product is any different than many others and not standard or at least an add-on option for many manufacturers and/or dealers. I have problems with my Flo-rite pump right now that I need to get a rebuild kit for. Seems boats take a lot more care and maintenance than most anything else I've every owned, including campers, but they are close. I like my remote plug, and I would guess that is mainly because it has worked fine for me so far. If it was eating "O" rings, and not holding water out of the boat, I would not sing it's praises as I'm the type of guy who enjoys products that work. If they don't I toss 'em and move on to something that will work. My buddy installed one on his boat same time I did, and he has not had one minutes trouble either. I'm sorry others like yourself have had issues. Not sure I can be of any help but I would if I could.
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