New Member/ Scupper Question

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by bradford

The idea I like best is relocate the scuppers to drain into the outboard motor well, but I'm waiting for Randleman to do it first to be sure it works! LOL!

That's an interesting idea! Sounds like something Wellcraft should have done in the first place. For all the wonders of the V-20 design, those scuppers . . . well, let's just say that they are a weak link.

Welcome Mark, and I've been known to plug those scuppers when I have more than two aboard fishing or floating. I have a couple of cheap plastic quick-release plugs on board for that purpose. But when the hot summer weather hits I'll leave them open -- the cool water feels good!

[willy]

JK some of the V's were worse than others in the eighties versions. It came down to which power plant was hung on the rear end (weight) as far as I could see. Relocating some weight forward may help. In line check ball systems can work also, Hammer installed them, biggest problem with them is they can get clogged faily easy so they have to be watched.
What worked best for me was to use the plugs, the kind that you use to plug your garber drain outsiede the boat. Mine had the fold down little handle than tightened the plug in the hole the last bit after you adjusted them to fit.
A couple of suggestions though. Dont forget them, if you keep your boat in the water you want those plugs out so the cockpit can drain or you can scuttle her in a bad storm or at least cause bad damage especially if your battery/bildge pump finally runs out of juice.
Also if you are moving you should pull at least one ( takes just a second) so that deck splash can drain out.
****And if you are moving thru rough water, like tough inlets, big waves, storm situations make sure those puppies are open for your safety as that is the only way to clear your boat of sea water. ***