Deck Drain/inline check valve

[Magnum]

I've been having issues with my starboard side deck drain.  It never wants to drain, but if I removed the cover and shoved a water hose in it, it would open and then flow.  

Yesterday, I broke it when I took it apart trying to clean it.

Before I order another one, I'm thinking about just installing a nipple instead of the check.  Anyone do this?  Will I have problems with water on the deck if I don't have the check?

[smilemaker]

What model and year?

[Magnum]

2014 2300 HPS

[Pmckh]

Mine is always the starboard one as well. Usually I can take the hose with high pressure and blow it through the great till it clears it and starts draining again. It certainly does get annoying though