Scupper vs one way valve

SJBrit

Extraordinary Alien
Location
Bradenton, FL
Depends on your riding: scupper drains more, but leaks more. My ski sometimes has to float in the water when I'm not riding it, so the scupper is a no go for me. If your ski is always moving while it's in the water then a scupper is the way to go.
 

Waste Land

Non Multa Sed Multum
Location
Florence, AL
One Way
Pros - Doesnt leak much when sitting in water, cheaper
Cons - If broken, is a bitch to replace. Doesnt drain as fast

Scupper
Pros - Drains like crazy. Easy two min fix if broken, looks snazzy!
Cons - LEAKS! You can float for a bit if you have pumps on, but nothing very long

I personally went with scupper. I have a beach area that i stay at when not riding so it works out great for me.
 

Whtbread

More Brap Please
Location
south jersey
SJBrit said:
Depends on your riding: scupper drains more, but leaks more. My ski sometimes has to float in the water when I'm not riding it, so the scupper is a no go for me. If your ski is always moving while it's in the water then a scupper is the way to go.


I have a scupper and I also have to have my ski floating now and then because of my lift. I went to home depot and got a piece of pvc and a plug. When I have to leave it in the water I put the plug in and no leaks.
 

SJBrit

Extraordinary Alien
Location
Bradenton, FL
Whtbread said:
I have a scupper and I also have to have my ski floating now and then because of my lift. I went to home depot and got a piece of pvc and a plug. When I have to leave it in the water I put the plug in and no leaks.

Yup - I did the same with my one way, but I like the one way in case I forget. As Jesse says, I'm not looking forward to the day it breaks: it's a lot of work to replace it.
 

IceRocket1286

Site Supporter
Location
Metro Detroit
I wanted to do a one way, but dont need it to break on me.

I decided on a scupper, until i figured that I do leave my ski floating when we ride and take breaks, alot, and if I park at my buddies it just floats, and with a scupper it wouldnt float long


so I did neither, but I might do one or the other next winter.
 

SUPERJET-113

GASKETS FOR CHAMP BRAP!
Site Supporter
IceRocket1286 said:
so u have 2 one way valves and 2 scuppers?
yes and 2 bilge pumps. I got tired of my 24/7 scupper leaking in when you stop to rest or talk to someone. Also having to hit the bilge switch or holding the rubber scupper closed with my hand. It was the old style with no alum plate, but still Im sure it leaks it too. So i said fock it and put the home depot valves and bougth another scupper.
 
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Waste Land

Non Multa Sed Multum
Location
Florence, AL
SUPERJET-113 said:
yes and 2 bilge pumps. I got tired of my 24/7 scupper leaking in when you stop to rest or talk to someone. Also having to hit the bilge switch or holding the rubber scupper closed with my hand. It was the old style with no alum plate, but still Im sure it leaks it too. So i said fock it and put the home depot valves and bougth another scupper.


Post pics? Thats boggling my mind...2 scuppers...2 one ways and 2 pumps...you plan on doing any submarine rescue missions? Russia is always in trouble these days.
 

SJBrit

Extraordinary Alien
Location
Bradenton, FL
Matt_E said:
What would be the point of putting a scupper on a one way valve?

Not sure. It might help protect the one way from water impact when landing on the tail, but I pushed mine about 18 inches up inside the hull to stop that.
 
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