Side vs Rear Scuppers

JBASS02 · #1 10-20-2020, 05:28 PM

I've been planning to do side scuppers with rubber flaps however I'm starting to second guess that plan. Does anyone have plus and minuses regarding the topic. The disadvantage of transom scuppers is loss of bilge space and more work to route through bilge area.

I've raised my decks ~2" so I think I'll have plenty of height for side scuppers, however I've never been on a smaller boat with them and don't often see smaller boats with them.

The red ellipse is the approximate location of the scupper

JBASS02 · #2 10-20-2020, 05:31 PM

These are the scupper covers I have.

DonV · #3 10-20-2020, 06:49 PM

I liked how "Kmoose" did his out the side. Very efficient. Search for his build.

take a potter · #4 10-20-2020, 09:26 PM

Alright I'm stumped. I have searched for Kmoose's build that is referenced above but can't seem to find it. If I look at all posts by Kmoose it gives me 20 pages worth but doesn't go back as far as his build. Does anyone have a link or a clue how to find his build?

Thanks.

strick · #5 10-21-2020, 06:11 AM

Kmoose side scuppers

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=27757

JBASS02 · #6 10-21-2020, 06:28 PM

Kmoose if you see this would you do side suppers again?

kmoose · #7 10-27-2020, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JBASS02

Kmoose if you see this would you do side suppers again?

Sorry guys, I've been busy with getting the new shop going.

Absolutely YES. There is no way I would go back to transom scuppers. I will get a pic tonight of the final set up that has proven to work in the worst conditions. I can't believe how fast they clear the deck of water an fish parts.

I will also advise against the flaps as they hinder the free flow of water out. A shield is far superior as long as you have your decks high enough.

JBASS02 · #8 10-28-2020, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmoose

Sorry guys, I've been busy with getting the new shop going.

Absolutely YES. There is no way I would go back to transom scuppers. I will get a pic tonight of the final set up that has proven to work in the worst conditions. I can't believe how fast they clear the deck of water an fish parts.

I will also advise against the flaps as they hinder the free flow of water out. A shield is far superior as long as you have your decks high enough.

If you get a chance a pic would be great.

kmoose · #9 10-29-2020, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JBASS02

If you get a chance a pic would be great.

Sorry, I promise to get you some pics.

kmoose · #10 10-29-2020, 07:19 AM

Found some. The clam shell covers the front third as a deflector.