Water in cockpit when sitting still

[kjklein55]

Hello, When I stand in the back of my 1996 SeaDoo Speedster, water comes in the cockpit. Not much, but about 1/2". It leaves when the boat is on plane. It comes from the cockpit drain hole. I presume there is some kind of float valve that has malfunctioned, but I can't find any parts for it or indication about it at SeaDooWarehouse.
Any help you can give me is very much appreciated. Thanks. KjKlein

 

[RFoster130]

The valve for that hole is on the outside of the hull. It is called a scupper valve. Yours is either gummed up with juink or needs relpaced. You can find em online for 10 bucks or any marine store. Simple to swap out.

 

[MonkeyMan]

Your scupper is either a flap type or a ball type. Either one works well when not obstructed. Both are cheap and easy to install.

A little chunk of leaf out of the trees (or an errant cheeto) is all it takes to hold the ball or flap open and water can come back in.

 

[kjklein55]

Thanks for your help!

I am looking up scuppers now. I will check the boat the next time I go to the Lake (Dale Hollow Lake in TN). Thanks, Kjk

 

[scooper77515]

Here is mine, a ball scupper. Not sure if stock but it was on the boat when I bought it from Karl.

you can get them at west marine. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...01&storeId=11151&partNumber=1930353&langId=-1

 

[kjklein55]

Thanks for the advice,

Thanks for the help, the link to West Marine, and the picture. I will have to have it in my hand to see how it really works. W.M. says it is neutral bounancy ball. Very interesting. Well, anyway, thanks a ton. And OBTW, my frist name is Karl too! Best regards from Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee (very hot Tennessee), Karl K