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I also have a Covid boat with no leaks (or seemingly the other issues others have reported, such as manufacturing junk in the hull & storage spaces, loose screws, missing screws, misaligned panels/enclosures, etc.). I very rarely get water out of the drain plug when it's put on the trailer, and I have left my boat wetslipped several weekends and, at one point, for a month, when I couldn't get back there due to a family emergency. I am thoroughly happy with and impressed by this boat! As is everyone who has gone out on it. I just wanted to post something positive, rather than always hearing about "issues".
Mine had the normal issues: 1.) anchor locker drain 2.) Poorly sealed clean out hatch 3.) Some clamps not very tight on thru hull drains allowing dribbles of water in. Fixed all of those and unless I put the fatsac on the back it's nearly bone dry after a day out on the water. With the fatsac on the bilge pump comes on from time to time, and when I pull the drain plug a bunch of water comes out. I know what it takes to fix it and I'm not exactly willing to pull the rubrail back and seal that. For the little amount I get to surf it's not worth it. Just let the pump do its thing.
When the pandemic restrictions end and supply chain returns to normal...if that ever happens.
Circa 2024
You should pull all the plugs from time to time and lubricate with silicone spray or similar to keep them soft and water resistant - helps to prevent leaks and from sticking in the socket. Last thing you want is a need to pull the plugs and they're stuck in there or they rip and leak afterwards. Same for the big cleanout plugs - pull and lubricate regularly.
