Scuppers/Bilge Pump Question

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Blu_Lunch

Finally got the boat out today the new motor runs great a lot more bottom end to it. I had 2 problems today, one I have the ball scuppers and they became clogged and would not seal with Maple tree helicopters a lot of back wash coming in to the boat so I figured I use the bilge pump to help I open the plate and drained some of the water down the bilge .........Bad Mistake I had the pump clog like wise . Some body recommended a high quality easy to clean on the water scuppers and what size pumps are you running.................I got nervous today

The only good news I can think of is those copters off the trees only happen once a year...but seein as how it could sink-o de boat-o, is there a way to insert a screen inside the scupper opening where the water enters..and same for pump intake?...