I have the same problem on my 1680 but I only have them in the back I used a cap to plug them off. Just make sure you can remove them fast in case you take on a lot of water. I believe you can buy replacements that work better not sure how easy the old ones are to get out.

This question is for those of you that run the baystealth or have a similar configuration. Concerns those two scupper holes on the side of the boat. Located near center console. It has a rubber flap that is supposed to close and prevent water from entering and let water flow out. However, its not a tight seal and if my boat leans to one side, water enters into the deck. Not a big deal but when your'e driving around the bays in this cold weather that cold water entering and splashing around is a pain in the butt. I know I shouldn't plug it up but is there something out there that will just let water out and prevent water from coming in.

 

I have replaced the flaps but that only last for a short period before the rubber bends and I have the same problem. If the boat leans to one side then water enters and creates a puddle. It eventually drains but is a pain in this cold weather. Do you cap it from the inside and what do you use to cap it?

 

You can buy scupper plugs that have a clear plastic cone with a ping pong looking ball inside them. They are suppose to work better than the rubber flap. If you don't want to mess with installing new scupper plugs, try using using two large almeda rattling corks to plug the holes.

 

The ones I use go in from the inside not sure where I got them. You could use the ones for a kayak.

 

Looks like that may do the job. I think I saw something like that at Academy in the kayak section on my weekly ventures there. I'll stop by today to take a look.
Thanks.

 

I have the BS 2230 and I am not sure what you are talking about. I guess mine doesn't have the same setup. I have two drains at either side in the rear, they are covered like a plastic shower drain. I can see and hear water in there from time to time, but it never comes into the deck. Is that my version of what you are talking about?

 

I think yours has the two drain on the transom with the plastic ball configuration to keep water from coming in. On my boat, the scupper hole is just a hole covered by a rubber flap located on both sides of the center console. If the boat leans to one side water enters into the boat because the flap in not very effective.

 

Mine has 2 plugs that I got at Academy. Just get the ones that fit.

 

I have a 2180 and experience the same deal. I just use two expanding rubber drain plugs like you use for your bilge drain. They are 1 1/4" I think.

My take on the situation is that it's a design oversight. I think they designed the hull as a v hull and when they incorporated the tunnel the boat sits lower in the water. I don't think the conventional hulls and liner models have this problem.

 

I run them open when running if I expect that I could take on water from wave or wake. When I fish I plug them, hate to have puddles in the boat. If the boat is level, and unoccupied, no water comes in because the holes are above water. If I moor overnight, I leave the plugs out, so they will drain any storm water. Mine our the rubber flap type on a semitunnel hull.

 

Scupper Hole Issue on BS

I have a Baystealth 1880. I plugged the scupper holes with a cork. This weekend when pulling the cork out, it also pulled the front side of the plastic lining out of the hole and the back side of it disappeared. The rubber flap on the outside of the hole is still intact. The plastic part is what is mounted thru the scupper hole....without it, the wood is exposed. I need to fix this.

Anyone know where I can order a plastic replacement online and have it shipped to me by the weekend?

I also would like to know if anyone uses the ball scuppers and how well they work for them. I get tired of standing in water at the back of the boat. Where can you find some good ball scuppers for a Baystealth 1880 and are they universal for all boat hulls? What size do you buy? Can you buy them online? Thanks.

 

In the time between my last post on this thread and now I've installed the ping-pong ball scuppers on my 2180. They work great 95% of the time. I did have a crew of 5 out Friday with one 300 pounder sitting in the back. Some water did accumulate but not near as much as without them. With a normal load I'm happy with them.

 

I just added these scupper valves to my boat and gotta say they work great. The back of the boat used to collect 1-2" of water, especially when it was rough. Now, there is nothing. For 10.69/ea its the cheapest addon accessory I've bought. The plastic is fairly heavy duty and wont break off whey flying thru the water. The hardest part of the installation was the mental side of drilling into my boat. Be sure to use that below the water line marine sealant. Total installation time was 30min.

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/356975243.htm

 

Those are the one's I got. Good thing is the screw holes line up with the factory scuppers on the Bay Stealth. I took about 5 minutes a side to install them.

 

Thanks for the information. I think I will order them since the holes will line up on the Bay Sealth (thanks Mr G). Does this part come with the order (see link). This is the piece that pulled out on me. Just wondering if I need to order this part as well.

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/356790279.htm

 

Please excuse me flatscat281. I just figured out the 1880 is a liner hull.(Google is great, ain't it) I was thinking it was a rolled gunnel like my 2180. I don't know about the screw holes on that one.

 

Scupper Question

I have tried the ball scrupper shown below and still have a problem with water getting in thru the hole. Has anyone had any luck with any other options?

I know there is always the option of finding a drain plug and just plugging them when the boat is not in motion, however I am having a had time finding plugs that fit the 7/8" hole. Sounds like this is the best option. Anyone found plugs to match the hole size?

I also though taking it all off, cleaning the holes and sealing a piece of pvc pipe in the hole with some kind of plastic cut off vavle on the outside so I could open it when running the boat. I am referring to the type of quick cut off valve you put on a outside faucet in your yard. Anyone thought or tried this idea?