2 questions

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Zarkohl

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2) I recently tried a 9.9 kicker on my v20. but when I went to the stern to start it (non-electric kicker) water came in the floor drain. I read in a post that water coming in the boat like that can be corrected w/check-valves between the floor and hull. I can't, however, seem to find a find info or pics of these "check valves". Could someone please give me some addnl info of these. Thanks, Jim

Here's a picture of where I'm talking about installing check valves...and the link below is to the style of check valve I intended...



CHECK VALVES:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=50649

The valves shown in Smoke's post above are considered "scupper" valves...the link here is the one I was talking about...it is installed internally in the hose that connects the outter thru hull fitting to the inside thru DECK (drain)fitting...as the outter thru hull fitting goes out the side of the boat, I don't think a "scupper" fitting would be a good idea...although they would be fine to run out the transom of the boat...

[Zarkohl]

Thanks for the info. What type of drainsdo you think work best on the v20 1) inline vs the scupper type 2) if scupper type, which style (ping pong ball v. flap) 3) can you use both of these values at the same time. (an inline between hull and floor and a scupper on the outside of hull)?

[smokeonthewater]

Any of the above will work. the in-lines are nice but do have a disadvantage of being harder to access and clean out if fowled.... the ping pong and flapper style are a little more work to install (screws and 5200) but are accessible without contorting yourself.

[smokeonthewater]

i would suggest if you go with the in-line style that you also install a screen or grate over the deck drain.

Another thing to consider being in the north, make sure that it is installed such that it can't hold water and freeze

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Zarkohl

Thanks for the info. What type of drainsdo you think work best on the v20 1) inline vs the scupper type 2) if scupper type, which style (ping pong ball v. flap) 3) can you use both of these values at the same time. (an inline between hull and floor and a scupper on the outside of hull)?

Like mentioned above...I'm concerned about the scupper or the ping pong being used on the SIDE of the hull will be a problem as the scupper goes thru the water sideways at 30+ mph...and the PP ball housing will surely get knocked off sooner or later..they are fine on the rear of the boat, but problematic on side...that's why I'm suggesting an internal inline check valve...no reason why to ones linked shouldn't do the job...

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Here's a picture of where I'm talking about installing check valves...and the link below is to the style of check valve I intended...

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

[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