Hi All. I know a lot of you have a similar problem to mine. My cockpit sole is so close to the waterline that the scuppers will submerge when I walk to the stern. This results in water leaking in back through the scuppers and creating a wet, sloppy area at the back of the cockpit. It's a poor design, but boat makers realize people who fish like to be close to the water so they violate that rule about scuppers being a certain height above the waterline. <br /><br />I'm getting ready to order some stuff for my boat and plan on changing the scuppers. I've been wondering about the scuppers that consist of a floating "ping pong" type of ball in a clear housing that's open at the bottom. The theory is that when a boat at rest sinks its scuppers below the waterline, the balls will float up and seal off an opening. It works kind of like those snorkels. <br /><br />The question I have is: Do they really work? I realize they have some drawbacks such as another protruding object to smash on something, tangle lines, and other annoying problems. I also realize that seaweed or other type of small floating debri can work its way into the scupper and jam the ball. <br /><br />But with those problems aside, do these scuppers, when clean, functioning and installed properly actually work and seal any water from back-flowing into the cockpit?<br /><br />I've searched the forums for info on these devices and there's not too much available. There were a few people who said they didn't like these type scuppers but I suspect it's more because of the above mentioned problems rather than their ability to keep out water. I do have another scheme in mind to keep the water out but it would save me a lot of time if I could just find a "bolt-on" solution.<br /><br />Thanks!
