From the "Why didn't Ido this sooner department?" a low cost improvement to the deck drains. Pine and fir needles are forever blocking the two aft drainage holes. I finally got around to lengthening them and now needles pass through easily and water no longer ponds in this location. Used some leftover gelcoat to seal the hole once it was shaped. Hole dimension is 1/2"x1-1/2". Cost - nothing, value - priceless.
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A25 Scupper Improvement
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dkirsop
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A25 Scupper Improvement
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Hull No. 1013, 1971
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WillieC
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Re: A25 Scupper Improvement
Ponderosa pine needles are going to need a bigger slot. Doug fir? Perfect!
(As Pat Paulsen used to say, "Picky, picky, picky!")
Great idea. That is exactly what plugs ours up.
Hmmm...I think Doug fir is technically a pine. Oops!
(As Pat Paulsen used to say, "Picky, picky, picky!")
Great idea. That is exactly what plugs ours up.
Hmmm...I think Doug fir is technically a pine. Oops!
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OldDemps
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Re: A25 Scupper Improvement
Great idea.
How did you lengthen it?
What tool was best to slot the fiberglass?
How did you lengthen it?
What tool was best to slot the fiberglass?
Currently boatless
Prior owner of
SKOL -1975 Albin 25 #2240
JOKA -2006 Albin 28TE Flush Deck
JOKA - 2000 Albin 28TE Gatsby Ed.
Prior owner of
SKOL -1975 Albin 25 #2240
JOKA -2006 Albin 28TE Flush Deck
JOKA - 2000 Albin 28TE Gatsby Ed.
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dkirsop
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Re: A25 Scupper Improvement
The original hole is 1/2" diameter so I drilled two more at 1/2" centers. Then used a coping saw and file to clean up the sides. I used a 1/8" pilot bore prior to drilling the larger holes. I clamped a small block of hardwood under the flange to prevent chipping and gouging prior to drilling from the top.
Hull No. 1013, 1971
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DesertAlbin736
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Re: A25 Scupper Improvement
Sensible improvement for your locale. Hope to meet up again this year when we return next month, launching from Blaine like last time. How about Sidney for Canada Day?
La Dolce Vita
1971 Albin 25 #736
Yanmar 3GM30F
Gig Harbor Boatworks Nisqually 8 dinghy
Residence: Peoria, AZ
Homeport: Lake Pleasant, AZ & beyond
1971 Albin 25 #736
Yanmar 3GM30F
Gig Harbor Boatworks Nisqually 8 dinghy
Residence: Peoria, AZ
Homeport: Lake Pleasant, AZ & beyond
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Dieselram94
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Re: A25 Scupper Improvement
Did all A 25’s have these openings?
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dkirsop
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WillieC
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Re: A25 Scupper Improvement
Half-inch paint and an inattentive painter could fairly easily seal the original drains shut. The WillieC has one in each stern corner and one on each side about midship. And it is always the pine needles I have to poke out, or when on the mooring ball, seagull shell excreta, et cetera.
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Dieselram94
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Re: A25 Scupper Improvement
That’s interesting. I looked mine over and didn’t see any, only drains I see are the holes left behind from the stanchions that have been removed, and a couple larger ones it looks like somebody drilled for drainage. I guess I need to look closer or maybe I have a odd boat that just doesn’t have them?