splashwell drains

[Phan000]

I replaced the transom on my 20' and need to drill new holes in the splashwell and bildge.

What material do I use to replace the tube in drainhole? Also if anyone knows what size the holes are that would help a lot. Thanks.

[McGillicuddy]

Mine are 1" brass tubes. Moeller and Seachoice make them and the run 3-4 bucks a piece. I got mine online. If you go that route you'll need a flaring tool that goes for about $35 also made by Moeller. Just google Moeller Drain tubes or scupper tubes and cut to length. Having a fresh transom, you might want to go with a nice stainless garboard type drain.

Some guys oversize the hole and then fill it with thickened epoxy before drilling a new reinforced hole and and placing the tubes. At the very least seal up the cut edges with epoxy before proceeding with the installation.Some guys use 3M 5200 to seal them in place others like something less permanent like 3M 4200 or Sikaflex 291,especially for the brass tubes. Good luck. Do some searches for scupper replacement as its been frequently done here and very similar in process.

[fdheld34]

Drop Denny..user name Bushwacker..a PM..He lives close to you and utilized epoxy and redrilled for scuppers...wealth of knowledge.....also go with Gillie's advice and use the search function..SOOO MUCH INFO
-FRED

[Phan000]

I looked through the many scupper posts and think I now have a decent idea on how to replace. Thanks for the help.