Ball Scupper Confusion

Dilligaf · #1 07-31-2008, 08:54 PM

ok, i thought they dont work on thru hull scupper but i have read the do?? can i put the rabud ball scuppers on my hull and water not come in?? not thru transom but thru hull is what i have????

Bushwacker · #2 07-31-2008, 10:18 PM

The Raybud ball "check valves" are designed for thru-transom scuppers. Do a search for Fellowship's "Vortex" check valve device for thru-hull scuppers. They work pretty well but they won't fix a fundamental problem, like an engine heavier than the boat was designed for!

NoBones · #3 07-31-2008, 11:02 PM

I have used the Rabuds for years and years....
Bob Hewes was the first to use them on the BoneFisher
over 15 years ago when I spotted them at the Miami Boat Show. They work great !!! Just keep some spares in the boat. After about 5 years the rubber gets alittle stiff
and they do not seal as when they were new.
Still the best out there !!

See ya, Ken

riprunner · #4 08-01-2008, 12:09 PM

Dilligaf,

Sorry for the miss information I was thinking through the transom. I have never seen a through hull scupper on a 23 inboard.

I can't wait to see your performance numbers with your diesel!

fallen · #5 09-05-2008, 04:59 PM

Why would the Rabud ball scuppers not work on thru hull drains? the drains on my 20SF come out on the bottom corner of the hull side, very near where a thru transom drain would exit.