OK …. Here goes ….
Been thinking too long on this, but what if;
- Replaced my plastic thru hull scuppers and replaced them with a bronze extra long thru hull fitting
- Then screw on a quick disconnect brass hose fittings that have a brass check valve plug built in, could it be the new improved off the shelf Vorteq!!??
- Put a brass cap on the male end on the quick disconnect fitting when needed to plug the scupper
- Have a livewell pump assembly ready to snap in and out when using the on deck livewell and other hose quick disconnects to the livewell to make it easy and clean setup.
- Have a washdown pump ready with male quick connect ready to use also
Maybe??
Few noted issues so far;
- The original plastic scuppers (assume they are orig?) were set up for 2 pieces so they could allow for the angle. Bronze 1" long thru hull fits nicely, but would need some fairing on the hull bottom to blend in the angle. Bronze 3/4" actually fits flush because the larger hole allows for angle tilt, but obviously would need to fill in the diff. 3/4" is actually nice because the brass quick disconnect threads(although brass fitting is hose thread) on and seals nice with the inside rubber gasket. I would need to cut the Bronze fittings to length at ~ a few threads above the locking nut.
- Livewell pump might not work above the water line. I used min fittings to keep the pump close to the water line as possible. It might work, although Rule states they should not. Shurflow Bait Sentry claims it will work a few inches above the water line, I may try that pump. If not, the dual purpose washdown/livewell pumps will work but I would like to keep them separate if I can.
- Underway there will not be any water under the scuppers to draw from. I am OK with that, I plan on pluming the livewell to just recycle when running and draw when at rest. Washdown at rest it fine also.
I realize to drill a new thru hull down in the bilge is not a big deal, but access is tough in my bilge area and why not try to improve the existing scuppers and use them as a thru hull source?
Here is a couple of pics …….. Now take it easy on me …. I have feelings
- Nick
