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I can speak as a 1987 23' owner who's boat sank(not under my ownership though!) the scuppers had nothing to do with it, but they can be a nuisance when it comes to cleaning because the deck channels tend to mildew from standing water. I imagine it would be pretty bad with twins on the back, since my single 225 leaves the scuppers right on the waterline. They've discharged rain water efficently in every storm that's come through since I 've had the boat, which includes a few hurricanes. The previous owner let the boat sink by not charging the batteries prior to a hurricane which left him with no bilge pump, but a great deal on a boat for me!