Installing scuppers -- which end out?

[BVLew]

Hi all,

Downsizing from a Catalina 30, I've just bought a 1984 Catalina 22. Over time, I'm sure I'll have lots of questions, but for now: Before I put her back in the water, I'm installing the aft-scuppers available from Catalina Direct. They have a screw-in cap. Should I install with the cap on the outside (so I can only take off when I'm on the trailer), or on the inside (so if I'm going fast and want to let water out, I can take off from inside the cockpit)? Catalina Direct suggested putting on the outside, but I'm curious for experience of others. Thanks.

Transom Scupper Drain Assembly CP-14.2, C-15, CP-16, CP-18, CP-22, C-22, CP-25, C-25, C-27

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[...3TacksontheWater]

Your year C-22 has a forward draining cockpit. The stern scuppers won’t do you much good until you go to a New Design C-22 which was introduced in 1987. Having said that, you do need to be meticulous about keeping leaves and debris from blocking the forward cockpit scuppers as the cockpit will flood and either let water into cabin. Have fun with your new to you C-22!

George

 

[BVLew]

Your year C-22 has a forward draining cockpit. The stern scuppers won’t do you much good until you go to a New Design C-22 which was introduced in 1987. Having said that, you do need to be meticulous about keeping leaves and debris from blocking the forward cockpit scuppers as the cockpit will flood and either let water into cabin. Have fun with your new to you C-22!

George

Thanks, good to know! Still makes sense to install for draining when pulling out of water. And, yes, I'm upgrading the forward scupper screens (PO just had easily-dislodged wire mesh there).

 

[Gene Neill]

You will almost certainly never need to plug them. But since they have plugs, I suppose I'd at least retain the capability to quickly plug them when it matters, if it ever matters, by placing the plug end inboard. The only reason I have ever heard for plugging scuppers is to flood the cockpit and take a bath.

Yes, your cockpit drains forward, but you're still doing a good thing. No such thing as too many scuppers.

 

[BVLew]

The only reason I have ever heard for plugging scuppers is to flood the cockpit and take a bath.

Thanks.