I’ve left the plug out a few times. In reality these boats will never sink unless they are overloaded. There is so much flotation in them that they will just equalize out and sit low in the water.
I once accidentally left the plug out overnight. Found it the next day and there was about an inch of water over the floor. Dried it out and had no issues for 15 years after, Mice did more damage than the water.
Your boat will be fine. Just do what the others have said. If you live in MN they didn’t put the plug in the wrong spot. They stored it in a different hole for you to move it to the correct spot when you got to the lake. This way you were not breaking the law. The law says you have to remove drain plugs but you can put a plug in an inlet that is not a drain. The only thing that is hurt is your pride. I have also forgotten to put the plug in once. It happens.
Have them put in a auto bilge pump, that way you will know right away if this happens again.
^^^^^^^^ This! For $25-30, you can add a float switch to your existing pump, and power it directly from the battery. This way, if the boat is docked overnight during a big storm, the hull can pump itself out.
Looking at the option list for that rig, I’m surprised that Tracker doesn’t offer an auto-bilge pump/switch.
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I’m surprised that Tracker doesn’t offer an auto-bilge pump/switch.
I’m not.
Dave do you are saying I should be redponsible for thier error. I know how to lauch a boat. Yes I took off the straps. The dealer put in the plug. So I guess Iam at fault
You must be a Democrat.
I still think you are the primary person responsible for this and it doesn’t matter if you are democrat or republican, as that part has nothing to do with competency to operate a boat. I make sure my boat is ready for the water every time I go out no mater who helps me out (family, friend, stranger, or dealer) it is still my responsibility to make sure it is water ready and if something is missed it is my responsibility. If it was a mistake, no big deal, move along and enjoy the boat.
Like most have said, likely no harm, but it doesn’t make sense to come on a forum and ask for opinions only to argue with what feedback you are given.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>RICHARD A KUECHENMEISTER wrote:</div>
Dave do you are saying I should be redponsible for thier error. I know how to lauch a boat. Yes I took off the straps. The dealer put in the plug. So I guess Iam at fault
You must be a Democrat.I still think you are the primary person responsible for this and it doesn’t matter if you are democrat or republican, as that part has nothing to do being competency to operate a boat. I make sure my boat is ready for the water every time I go out no mater who helps me out (family, friend, stranger, or dealer) it is still my responsibility to make sure it is water ready and if something is missed it is my responsibility. If it was a mistake, no big deal, move along and enjoy the boat.
Like most have said, likely no harm, but it doesn’t make sense to come on a forum and ask for opinions only to argue with what feedback you are given.
Agree. If a car dealer sold you a car with 3 tires and they said it was good to go do you call it their fault when you try to drive it away and wreck? IMO a dealer should definitely go over everything with you and ensure to the best of their ability that you fully understand everything but at the end of the day you are responsible for ensuring the vehicle is operable. Sounds like you missing the plug was a simple mistake that we all could have made but I don’t think you should be so mad at the dealer about it. I would be surprised if you get a new boat out of the deal. The fact that they are willing to look at it for you to ensure there is no electrical damage is providing good service IMO
Dave do you are saying I should be redponsible for thier error. I know how to lauch a boat. Yes I took off the straps. The dealer put in the plug. So I guess Iam at fault
You must be a Democrat.
Yes, Dick, this is 100% your fault. There is no way on God’s green earth that this is the dealers fault. If the dealer would have put the plug in and let you drive down the road, they’d have set you up for breaking the law. They did exactly what they should have done, legally.
Every boat owner should know the routine when you get to the boat launch… Plug and straps… Then double check the plug is in one last time before you get in the truck to drop the boat in. What’s the old saying again about when you assume?
Blaming this on the dealer, or anyone other than yourself is….. wait for it…. FAKE NEWS!! Just man up and own up to it. Blaming others for your own mistakes – let me guess, you voted for Trump?
Just get over it dude…..you screwed the pooch and your boa got wet…it’s not the end of the world………it is your mistake. Your boat, you are responsible to ensure the plug is correctly in place, or not.
Not gonna lie, I thought this was a Debby Dallas post…is this for real?
Not gonna lie, I thought this was a Debby Dallas post…is this for real?
I was thinking the same.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Smellson wrote:</div>
It’s illegal to transport a boat with the drain plug installed….That’s a MN law. He never said this was in MN.
This is not just a MN law. It’s also a law in North Dakota. I believe South Dakota is the same way.
Dave do you are saying I should be redponsible for thier error. I know how to lauch a boat. Yes I took off the straps. The dealer put in the plug. So I guess Iam at fault
You must be a Democrat.
Dick, you are 100% responsible for this mishap. You can try to blame the dealer but any court will side with the dealer since keeping the plug in is against the law. This is nothing more than a case of you missing something and trying to get someone else to cover it. Seems to me you are the Democrat.
Thanks for the entertainment Richard! 
Just to clarify… it was posted earlier that once you have done this, you will never do it again.
I am here to tell you that this is false…. I know a guy(let’s call him my friend… 
) that over the course of 30+ yrs of boating experience has done this more than once…… So to say launching a boat without a plug can only happen once is wrong….lol. And my(friends) current boat is fine……lol.
This forum got harsh.
Nothing to worry about. Most people did the same.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>bob clowncolor wrote:</div>
Not gonna lie, I thought this was a Debby Dallas post…is this for real?I was thinking the same.
This post didn’t get real til someone got accused of being a Democrat. That’s brutal.
My boat has the deal where the plug hangs out the back. Like a wire that keeps it from falling out but its still not in so its legal when trailering. May be something to consider.
After doing the same thing a few times have wrote PLUG with a black permanent marker on the board I use to keep the motor from bouncing as much when trailering.
Very fascinating how political views came in to place on this one. I’ll give you my political view: the less I pay attention to it the better. Not a fan of either side.
Whether you did any damage or not isn’t important. The fact that you are looking to buy a Tracker is.
FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS BUY TRACKER BOATS
FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS BUY TRACKER BOATS
I have been waiting on another great response from Richard. But I am afraid we will never hear from him again. Darn I needed another good laugh.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>B-man wrote:</div>
FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS BUY TRACKER BOATS
I have been waiting on another great response from Richard. But I am afraid we will never hear from him again. Darn I needed another good laugh.
I’m waiting to see if the dealer will also replace the trailer that got wet when launching the boat…
We won’t be seeing this snowflake for a while. He bought a Tracker. He wasn’t seasoned enough to know the plug is his responsibility. His toes got wet so all is lost. The real world didn’t comfort him and agree he couldn’t possibly be at fault. This is the kind of thinking that’s turning our country into a toilet. He’s just another example of thinking he’s owed something because he wasn’t responsible enough to secure his own plug.
Brand new Tracker 175 combo put in water without drain plug. Took on alot of water. Immediatly got it back to shore and drained. How much damage can I expect ? Thanks in advance.
None in my humble opinion.
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