Lucky Scupper Here - Page 2

msbhammer · #11 02-05-2006, 11:58 PM

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msbhammer · #13 02-06-2006, 12:24 AM

Any suggestions on what I should use to reseal the scuppers and deck hatch. I picked up some 5200 white caulk for the scuppers. Its suposed to be the strongest stuff to use, but installing the fuel deck hatch, should I just use a typical marine white caulk, since I wannna be able to put the hatch if I ever have to. At least that is what I was told, to shoot a bead of caulk around teh hatch cover to prevent water from getting. Correct ???
Mike.

msbhammer · #14 02-06-2006, 12:48 AM

Ok guys, lets turn off the football game and talk boat : )
Mike.

rb437 · #15 02-06-2006, 01:56 AM

OK the games over so back to the boat. I repaired this same cover over my fuel tank a couple of years ago. I used a dremel with a cutting wheel to cut around the underside of the hatch. Then I removed what was left of the water soaked and rotten plywood. Then I epoxied a new piece of plywood in place and cut the holes for the inspection covers using the hatch itself as guide. Next I coated all the new wood with epoxy and re-installed the hatch and used a light gray coler caulk to match the deck color. It's been a couple of years and so far it's holding up real well

willy · #16 02-06-2006, 02:19 AM

MSB that first photo is the in line you are talking about, looks to me like one that is seperated and instaled as a thru hull or thru bulkhead, is that what is originally supposed to be used for?

I would use that boat seal or boat life seal? can't remember the correct name, seals well and stays flexible enough to flex with the floor and stay sealed and still allow you to get it off if you need to in the future

msbhammer · #17 02-06-2006, 04:41 AM

Rick,
Sounds like you did the job right. Whats yor address, I'll be shipping you my fuel hatch cover : ) 8) ;D
LOL,
Mike.

msbhammer · #18 02-06-2006, 04:45 AM

Willy,
They do have bigger one's for through the hull transoms from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2. The one pictured fits a one inch lime. My main concern was to find some sort of scupper with a flapper, but they dont make them in one inch. Having this installed makes me feel a bit easier on the water.
Mike.

reelapeelin · #19 02-06-2006, 10:57 AM

Hammer, some thoughts on your choice of reinforcing material...Oh $hit...Oh no...oye veh!!... ::)...the work you did on the top looks great, so don't blame you if you leave it as is, but those angles are gonna be a rust PROBLEM QUICK...and are the fasteners stainless??....and does all the new hardware clear the tank they lay over...need LOTTA room in there...you don't want those angles or bolts ANYWHERE NEAR the top of your GASOLINE TANK...now that those angles are closer to the tank, there is much LESS ROOM for flexing as guys like me and MJ lunge across the deck to grab a pole that's peelin' line...and truth be known...the way those bolt heads are pullin' the fiberglass in, it doesn't look like it's gonna be long B4 they break thru anyway...I know you spent a lotta time, the workmanship looks good, but I'm afraid your repair has some problems in the making...

Your new valves look great...glad your old ones broke when they did...Sea Tow would have to have a JET-BOAT on SLICK WATER to get to you fast enough!!!... ;)...

Where have you already looked for the floor drains??...

5200 is an ADHEASIVE SEALANT...best on the thru-hull fittings...

Franco posted a GREAT IDEA long ago....B4 laying-in the sealant around your floor-deck, run a length of heavy monofilament line around opening and leave a long enough tag on it to grab w/pliers...w/that in place, if the deck ever needs to come up, pull the mono straight up all the way around and it'll make the cut for you...use 4200 around floor-deck... ;)...

msbhammer · #20 02-06-2006, 11:14 AM

Still pondering over how I reinforced it, but to tear out the old wood and then get lost on what to do. It is a quick fix for sure. Clears the tank fuel line and wires.
I'm not impressed with the paint either. I managed to sand and paint it in a heated garage, but the marine paint seems like it will scrap off the firs time its walked on.
I checked to local marine stores and they dont carry any type of deck drain that surprised me. I also emailed Wellcraft and waiting for a reply. Wouldnt mind working on the scuppers now, but a bit worried about using the 5200 in cold weather.
If you know any leads or other Wellcraft dealers lets me know.
Thanks.
Mike.