2 questions

[Zarkohl]

My 1983 has them on the sides.

[smokeonthewater]

I spose you could plug em and route the drains to the splashwell

[smokeonthewater]

whoops double post

[smokeonthewater]

ooh ooh ooh.... how bout THIS

put the valve on the other end



or if you want to use the flapper, here is a RECESSED flapper

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

Hey REEL, does your set up work better with the floor drain in the back wall instead of the floor?

RB...jury's still out...havent had 'er in thr drink enough to tell...w/me and Spare stacked up on the stern, water DOES come in...which was anticipated...and it runs out pretty fast as soon as the weight moves for ward, so I guess it's doin' the job...the main thing I was going for was to eliminate the DROP of the 90* drain fixture in the floor before it can run out...cuz after the drop, it's gotta go back UP before it can go out...

I'm glad you posted your pics and experience w/the inline checks...they may need more water pressure before they open enough to be effective in that application...I am glad to hear they hold the water OUT, though...I gonna run mine as is, till I make a decision...Thanks!!...

[randlemanboater]

Yep, that is the trouble with the floor drains, by the time it goes down the drain and elbow, it is at best, even with the through hull in the side of the boat, if not a little below.

I was REELY hoping you were gonna say that your problem was solved because I have a set of drains like yours to put in mine when I get around to it.

Maybe if I put them in AND run the hose to the splashwell it would solve it...either that or get the Parker 23 I dream of.

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by Zarkohl

1... when I went to the stern to start it (non-electric kicker) water came in the floor drain....

in the mean time, get some drain plugs to keep the water out and your feet dry while you are onboard. Just remember to remove them when you dock. Then you can put it off for a couple years.... ;)

P.S. If you DO find an in-line valve that works right in that existing hose, PLEASE post where you got it.. Thanks!

[smokeonthewater]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

P.S. If you DO find an in-line valve that works right in that existing hose, PLEASE post where you got it.. Thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jabsco-In-Li...item4ab061f5ff

[SkunkBoat]

Jabsco In-Line 3/4" Non-return Valve For Bilge Pump

THANKS Smoke...! never found that looking for scuppers. I guess its all in what you call it. Do you use these? I don't imagine you can pass fish guts and scales throught them, so I'll need some kind of screened deck fitting. I still have not found a decent replacement for the original deck drains in my '84 V20. None are as flush to the deck, they have a 1/8" lip and water sits there.

[smokeonthewater]

I'm gonna use external flaps in the splashwell....

I was thinking about cutting a taper to countersink my drains in the wells but I got the idea recently to just sand and fill the well with epoxy flush with the drain.... I prolly won't do that either but ya never know... I could....lol

I do think I'll step up to bigger drains... maybe 1 1/4"