scupper plugs question

i've noticed a couple differt types of scupper plugs on the market.  Is one type better than the other?  One i saw was sorta ribbed, and the other is like a bucket.  Do they all work as well as the other? do some have a tendency to leak?  I'm gettine ready to order me some, so your help would be appreciated

BTDT. First year into this madness spent more than should be legal on factory plugs from OK.

Two trips out with them, was tired of wet butt syndrome and added water weight while paddling. Relegated the buggers to the bottom of a locker and never looked back.
Honestly you're better off without them. 

"Bucket" type were what OKused to use then switched to the ribbed plugs around '10 i think it was. Plugged the hole and nothing went in or out until you removed them.

Rib type are supposed to allow the tubes to dtain while limitimg the amount of water coming in. Cant say they work or not, as i said previously i ditched mine not lomg after buyimg them

Only had my yak for 6 or 7 months, but I've yet to use scupper plugs.  The self bailing aspects are nice with the scuppers open.  Especially in the salt water where it's usually not calm enough to keep you dry anyway.

They seem like a good idea until you try them. NWnoob has some cool ones that have a check valve system. Those might be the way to go if your going to use them at all. You can make your own plugs from pieces of pool noodle too.

I have plugs for the T13 and the Revo.  Even bought extras for the T13.  Used them once.  Might be useful if you are wearing nothing but a suicide suit, i.e., shorts and some fleece, but with waterproof waders and/or (semi)drysuit they are not needed. 

I dont go in the salt, i paddle in local ponds and small lakes.  I wear a "suicide suit" and I want plugs so i dont get wet butt syndrome.
I have been fishing from a SINK for a few years now.  I like that you can get wet in a SOT, but i dont want to be wet all the time.  My new boat is capable, just a little wet and i want plugs.  If it gets crazy and i start taking on a lot of water, i can pull the plugs, and as long as the hatches are all closed, the boat wont sink even if full of water.  Maybe one of you guys who has plugs, but doesn't use them can give me a deal on them?   When I go decide to go out in questionable water (ie. Ocean, or winter fishing) i will be smart enough to use the proper gear (drysuit with a liner)

I've only used mine once also. Yeah, I'll make you a deal on them. I've got a full set for you. Just send a PM with your offer.

I think i am going to try the pool noodle solution, see how well that works, thanks for the help guys

I made plugs from pool noodle.  work very well.  the boat rides higher, and drier now.  Actually my girlfriend and i went out in it together yesterday playing around in the cool water of Lake Chelan, and the boat actually stayed dry inside with both of us in it, until i hullied us by trying to go swimming, causing us both to go swimming.   So we both got to work on self rescue.  What a great way to spend a 100 degree day!

For my Tarpon 120 I bought the rubber caps for chair legs. Work great and only cost a buck or two for 4

I made plugs from pool noodle.  work very well.  the boat rides higher, and drier now.  Actually my girlfriend and i went out in it together yesterday playing around in the cool water of Lake Chelan, and the boat actually stayed dry inside with both of us in it, until i hullied us by trying to go swimming, causing us both to go swimming.   So we both got to work on self rescue.  What a great way to spend a 100 degree day!

I think you have confirmed something i have suspected for a while; certain make yaks work well with the plugs and certain make yaks work well without them.

Will see how tru that is when i get the nww boat this fall

When I put my lard ass into the Pompano 120 my displacement allows a fair bit of water in the scupper holes.  The Mrs. liked paddling this boat so well I got a Ride 135.  I got plugs for the scupper holes...but hardly a drop of water rises up through them without the plugs.  Damn I'm glad she liked that Pompano 120!

When I put my lard ass into the Pompano 120 my displacement allows a fair bit of water in the scupper holes.  The Mrs. liked paddling this boat so well I got a Ride 135.  I got plugs for the scupper holes...but hardly a drop of water rises up through them without the plugs.  Damn I'm glad she liked that Pompano 120!

The Ride does seem like a more approriate boat for someone my(our) size, but with the scuppers plugged, it rides high and dry. 

Foam practice golf balls work great for OK.  I used them, but like the other guys I hated that I was carrying extra water, so I tossed them.  I am 6'5" and 230 and always have some water in my Trident 13', but it keeps me cool on warm days. 

Like Rav was sayin, ive got some that drain when your moving.  Though I only use them under my seat as they keep water from coming in those holes and anything that happens to get to my seat is drained.  These types are actually cheaper then some of the others too..