• Registered: 2013-08-18
  • Posts: 19

Topic: How do you clear the two cockpit drains when they get clogged.

I have unsuccessfully tried everything to keep the two cockpit drains clear.
I have used everything from coat hangers to electricians snake. Can not get and keep them open. When on land I can use a high pressure water hose, but what to do when in the water?

  • From: Montreal
  • Registered: 2005-04-22
  • Posts: 259

Re: How do you clear the two cockpit drains when they get clogged.

What is clogging the hoses?  If leaves it may not be a problem on the water.

What about changing the scupper drain hoses between the cockpit drains and the through-hulls?  I have  clear reinforced tubing for this purpose.  It does not eliminate a clog but it does allow me to see what is going on.

Good hunting.