Thru transom scuppers conversion from thru floor

[Bushwacker]

Moesly used to cross the drains under the deck (stbd side drains out port side of transom, etc.) which seems like a good idea. Would prevent water from coming in when you step on one side of boat to put drain plug in scupper!

[Bigshrimpin]

Moesly used to cross the drains under the deck (stbd side drains out port side of transom, etc.) which seems like a good idea. Would prevent water from coming in when you step on one side of boat to put drain plug in scupper!

Wow . . . that's a simple and effective solution to the problem.

[Rich]

Let me get this straight, he would cross them and then go down thru the deck or out thru the transom? What material was used for the cross over?

[Bushwacker]

This is secondhand info from Skip & Carla, but my understanding is the drains were in the aft corners of cockpit sole, and were conected to hoses that crossed under the deck to drain out thru the transom. I'm sure material was conventional hose; don't believe PVC was widely available in mid-60's. I believe the scupper holes straight thru the bottom on the 20's were a change that Potter made, probably cheaper but not better!

[Bushwacker]

Wow . . . that's a simple and effective solution to the problem.

That's what always impressed me about Carl Moesly - simple, common sense solutions to common problems that nobody else had thought of! The no-pump circulating baitwell and galley seat in the 20's and the ballast tank patent for controlling fore & aft trim are other clever ideas. (See http://moeslyseacraft.com/Lit.aspx) Yet in talking to him, he's the most down-to-earth guy and such a modest gentleman, that you'd have no idea of the incredible adventures he's had and the amazing stuff he's done. Truly a Renaissance man! Read his book to better understand why he's such an exceptional guy! (http://moeslyseacraft.com/CarlMoesly.aspx) Carla's book-in-work on the early SeaCraft story should be required reading for everyone that visits this site!