scuppers on 23' SC 1974

[Michael Rafferty]

Originally Posted by CoreyTrx

There should be a little wedge in front of the scupper hole on the bottom of the hull. This creates like a vortex that sucks the water down and also doesn't let water come up when underway. My boat also did this on one side. When I looked under the boat the wedge on the side letting up the water wasn't as defined as the wedge on the good side. I assume over the years of bottom paint and sanding it just go wore down. I made it more defined and it solved the problem. If there's no wedge then the back edge of the scupper tube catches the water while under way and it goes up into the boat.

Thank you, I was guessing this was the problem. I want to make sure I fix it right. I was thinking about a large stainless clamshell but if building up the size of the wedge with fiberglas will last longer I may go that way. Thanks again.