[abl1111]

Yeah. This is something that needs to be figured out once and for all. I am in the position now to get rid of the floor scupper and go through the hull.

I just have not had anyone, except for Rich, member # 44, have a very strong view on going through the transom. I tried to copy his drawing of what he did, but could not get it to paste over to this thread. So, if you're interested - go to 'Search'... Then, type in 'Scupper' as subject, choose the 'Repair/Mods.' section. Go down 3/4 of the way till you see " Scupper relocate " started by me, ABL1111. Scroll down till you see an actual drawing ( not the boat diagram ). That seems to be a good way to go...

I just don't have the balls to do it, unless I knew it would really work. Speaking of balls, I don't like the ball scupper idea - I forsee problems w/ stuff getting caught in there not to mention marine growth undermining the seal ( I keep my boat in the water 8 months of the year )

So, if someone can come up with a better mouse-trap - pls share it.

As for the scuppers having to be above the water line - I'm not sure of that. My Grady had them half in the water and half out and water almost never came back in. And that boat had the inexpensive, round plastic w/ rubber flap scuppers.

Something to think about, it just dawned on me. Maybe the floatation in the stern is not adequate. Thinking about it, my Grady White did not really dip into the water too much when weight was put in the stern. Maybe the Seacraft's design creates a much more sensitive affect when weight is put aft ?

Anyway - take a look at that thread I mentioned. It would raise the scupper at least 2" from it's 'stock' position...

ABL