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08-23-2011, 02:40 PM | #1 |
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Scupper problems?
The rear compartment of my Malibu Stealth 12 filles up with water, and it just sit in it toward the sterm, weighing down the boat. We're talking about quite a few gallons. This occurs even when there is nothing in the stern of the boat, at all. It seems to be sloped to the rear and not allowing it to come out of the scuppers which are toward to front of the compartmentI carry only half the weight recomended for the boat, including my own weight.
I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem with their stealth. Also, it always feels like I'm sitting in a puddle when I'm out, and was wondering if there were 1 way scupper plugs I can put under my seat? Any paddle drip or water picked up launching in the surf can be able to drain out, without water coming up the scupper |
08-23-2011, 03:33 PM | #2 |
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Rear tankwell problem doesnt sound like can be fixed, bring a sponge and use that to absorb and dispose of water, when I had my stealth i would leave the seat plugs out and it worked fine never had a problem with the water builing up, had a waaaaaaaaay bigger problem with the gator hatch taking on too much water in unfavorable conditions, GALLONS..... But I can honestly say the casting platform and front molded livewell with the toggle switch are two of the coolest options offered on a kayak, I really miss them, I dont however miss feeling like i am about to sink in the dark
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08-23-2011, 03:42 PM | #3 | |
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08-23-2011, 03:48 PM | #4 |
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I just flipped the clip straps backwards on the hatch and it created the tightest seal possible, helped a lot. Not sure about the rear tank well then, unless your carrying a ton of weight back there or possibly a leak inside?
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08-23-2011, 03:53 PM | #5 | |
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No idea what causes the scupper build up, I'm going to bring it to OEX I guess and let them determine if its just a blemish kayak. It sucks dragging all that extra water weight around, 8lbs per gallon, lots of gallons lol |
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