scupper change from floor to transom

[SeacraftErik]

Originally Posted by Capt Chuck

23' s don't need floor raising. My Floor scuppers ran thru the transon even before my barcket install without issues. I raised them about 1" with this current setup.


1.) Fill / Glass in old Floor Drain
2.) Glass in fiberglass tubing
3.) Gemlux Flapper type S/S drain thru the transom with 5200
4.) Tie in drain tube & Scupper with ridgid bilge hose & S/S clamps

Capt Chuck, where do you get the 1" fiberglass tubing?

[Capt Chuck]

If I remember, it was Widfire Marine here in Stuart. It might have been an old extendo stick.

[JBASS02]

Check out McMaster Carr

https://www.mcmaster.com/tubing/easy...lite-le-tubes/

[kmoose]

We have had zero issues glassing to PVC but I like the suggestion of using pieces from a wiggle stick.

[erebus]

Originally Posted by JBASS02

Check out McMaster Carr

https://www.mcmaster.com/tubing/easy...lite-le-tubes/

I've used these a lot for scupper tubes too. Also from McMaster Carr.
Made with straight up polyester resin. A little stronger than the garolite and rated for outdoor use.

https://www.mcmaster.com/structural-...pe~round-tube/

[dirtwheelsfl]

Another place...

https://mgs4u.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuMu...YaAhqfEALw_wcB

[SeacraftErik]

Thanks Fellas! Do you guys make the drain from the deck to the transom pretty straight or slight angle downward?

My boat is just about ready for the season and i'm thinking of tackling this beforehand.

Right now I keep the scupper drains plugged from the deck and can easily remove but looking to convert to "maintenance free"

[joshmon71]

I prefer marine exhaust hose (black stuff) to the white hose....heat it up with a heat gun and can bend it a bit as well. i use it for everything > white hose...but prob overkill. I also believe in 2 stainless clamps each end, orientated so each nut is on opposite sides. again overkill. Use some soap to help get hose onto the stainless fittings....

tip - I get clogs up on my limber holes as the 4 stringers are tabbed to transom....mainly the outermost section, something to eyeball here and there on a trip. these are the little weep holes to drain water into bilge go thru each stronger. if talking about water evacuation..