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[Borne]

After a nice wind and rain last night, I've noticed that there's an insane amount of tree droppings in my boat. My instinct is to pick up the larger pieces, and hose out the rest. However, it's only a matter of time before the scupper fills up with all the junk that gets flushed through it. So I said to myself, "Idio- Chad, let's build a filter." I would normally just put some screening material over it, but I can't find a suitable way to attach it. Ideas?

[Rave1]

Good idea Chad,I have a 97 challenger probably the same scupper system.Let me if you come up with anything. Mine leaks alittle water by my feet,didn`t know if replaceing it would stop that.

[Borne]

Ok, I've seen a few threads relating to a replacement scupper valve. Instead of a rubber washer, the kit comes with a ball that rocks forward when you're stopped. Just do a search for "scupper" on the fori, and you should get the results.

I'll see what I can do today, as the party's tomorrow.

[Borne]

SOLUTION
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//Materials
Get a piece of "hardware cloth", which is just metal screen material. You should be able to get it at your hardware store, and for $5 you'll have way more than you need. Then pick up waterproof silicon glue.

//Preparation
Wipe off the scupper intake and be prepared to towel away any excess water. (hardest part)
Cut the piece of mesh to fit onto the intake hole.

//Work
While keeping the scupper intake dry, apply the silicon glue to the face of the intake hole. Press the cut mesh into the glue. Apply another layer of glue over the screen (this prevents you from getting cut on the mesh). Should take about 3 hours to dry.

//Cleanup
Hose out the boat, and just clean up the junk that accumulates on the screen as needed.

[simplewon]

I bought a rubber freeze plug for an old car engine from auto zone then bought a stainless wingnut from lowes. I used the air lug impact wrench to drive the nut that comes with the freeze plug down tight until the freeze plug just fits snuggly into the drain behind my right heal at the drivers seat. Then I screwed the wingnut on tight to use it as a handle. I just push it in place and pull it out to allow it drain. Manual mode. I don't want water in the boat unless I splash it in the boat. It's working well. cheap fix.