18 help scuppers and overboard drain

makade · #1 01-25-2010, 10:29 PM

On my boat I have the splashwell sealed up. I have a drain on each corner that I keep plugs in unless I'm running, or in the ICW. Mine is a 77 and I don't have any other drains than out the splashwell. Any water will drain thru my livewell into the bilge. Not a self-bailer but what boat is perfect?

uncleboo · #2 01-26-2010, 11:47 AM

Mine is the same. I recently posted that I found the original molded splaswell bulkhead that came on the boat and it originally had wide drains. Someone cut some 3/8" plexiglass to seal the wide holes and drilled holes in the plexiglass for plugs so they could seal when at rest.

Greno · #3 01-26-2010, 02:51 PM

Can you post lots of photos of the well?

uncleboo · #4 01-27-2010, 12:32 PM

Should be able to get some pictures this afternoon. The sun finally came out this week!!! I'll try to get the pics on by tomorrow a.m.

uncleboo · #5 01-28-2010, 11:59 AM

Hope this helps. I'm going to repair the factory splashwell and install this spring. I like the looks of it and I'm tired of having to remember to open the door before tilting the motor up. You can see the scratches on the motor cover. (I wasn't the first to do it). I'm not too worried about the loss of deck space because what I lose there, I made up, partially, by replacing the pedestal seat with a small pedestal leaning post. I'll see how it goes and, if I don't like it, I'll change it. I 'm going to move the battery out of the starboard compartment in the stern and relocate under the front portion of the console and change to a dual battery system. This will help with COG and ease some weight off of the stern. I was having a little trouble loading the boat. That 1 battery had the COG off enough to make the port side ride up on the bunk too high. I just need some free time to get this done!!!

deepsushi · #6 01-28-2010, 05:21 PM

Uncleboo --

Is the only problem with your current splashboard setup the issue with the motor hitting the closed gate?

I was considering building a similar splashboard that you have to my 18. Do you feel it needs to be as tall as it is currently? Are there any other problems with the splashboard setup?

uncleboo · #7 01-28-2010, 06:43 PM

Yes, remembering the door is the only problem with it. It is a little high for me and, unless you're in the ocean alot, you might be able to go shorter. I don't take alot of chances so I don't need it that high and I intend to improve this further when I put 2 batteries under the console. I could make out fine leaving the door open, but, then I have a trip hazard. Also, I'm a nostalgic guy and like the factory splashwell.