gwojnow Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Can someone tell me where I can order the correct sized Rabuds for my 2005 22TE that fit over the chrome rings? I've seen a few in parts catalogs but they are all too small to fit over the existing chrome rings. Web links would be great! I appreciate the help. GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 http://www.duskyonline.com/scuppers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 T-H Marine offers one way valves that can be spliced into the scupper hose below the motor well. To me, that is a much more "elegant" solution than hanging ping pong balls on the transom. I have the one way valves, and no water intrusion back onto the deck! Just my .02 worth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 They put those in from the factory but they don't always work. These are the best solution yet not attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicecast Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 You're in FTL so just drive over to Dusky and they will set you up. They even have the stainless screws you'll need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 they will require a spacer and i had to shave about a 1/4" bevel on the inside. they work way better than the stock flappers. i have to clean them out about every 6 months because gr*** and all kinds of debris get in them. everything rolls to the back of the boat and go into the drain holes like a rat looking for a hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Yes Dusky the way to go... be sure to get the clear ones vs. white so you can see the debris...and don't forget to install the inner flap so the ball will float up.. Dusky people will give you the instructions.... You need, as mentioned, the spaced....screws to the hull, then the rabud which is screwed to the spacer... Use 4200 on the spacer.....be sure to take out the current inline space before installing.. dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I want to purchase a pair of Rabuds for my 2004 pathfinder tournamant and wanted to know what size to get. I see that they have 1" and 3" models. Do I need to purchase anything else along with the rabuds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Call Dusky... They will walk you through it... 3" with spacer....two set of screws.... one for the spacer, one for the rabud. dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoffer Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Can you elaborate more on why you need TWO sets of screws for one Rabud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 One set is to mount the spacer the other is to mount the rabud to the spacer. Use machine screws and tap the transom after drilling holes for the rabud. You will have to rotate the spacer. I had a post a long time ago and will try to find the pictures and post as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicecast Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Probably so you can remove the plastic rabud If you want that option: Spacer is screwed to transom and stays; rabud is screwed to spacer and can be removed. I screwed the buds through spacers and into transom. So far, so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Probably so you can remove the plastic rabud If you want that option: Spacer is screwed to transom and stays; rabud is screwed to spacer and can be removed.I screwed the buds through spacers and into transom. So far, so good. I screwed the spacer seperately so you can easily take off the raybud to clean it in the event it gunks up with weeds, etc... BTW, get the clear...not the white so you can see any issues that might be in the raybud. I put some 5200 in the screw holes on the spacer to seal it up well...won't help the starboard but, creates a seal on the screw insert.. Hope this helps... total install takes about 45 min, depending on if you have a jackplate..mine had a JP and I had to trim the raybud a bit to fit.. great product...no more wet feet. dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostman Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I did the rabud install on my 2004 2200v. Purchased all necessary parts from Hazel at Dusky......make sure you deal with Hazel.....capisce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoffer Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 One set is to mount the spacer the other is to mount the rabud to the spacer.Use machine screws and tap the transom after drilling holes for the rabud. You will have to rotate the spacer. I had a post a long time ago and will try to find the pictures and post as soon as possible. Wouldnt screwing the spacer first make for a uneven surface to mount the Rabud to because of the heads of the screws? Im unclear. When I installed mine I used 5200 to seal the spacer to the hull and used screws (with 5200 on the threads) through the Rabud and the spacer. I didnt use 5200 to mount the Rabud to the spacer in case I needed to remove the Rabud for whatever reason. Im glad I didnt because I just installed my second set because the old ones were cracking just after a year. I just dont see how mounting the spacer with screws and then using another set of screws to mount the Rabud is a better way to install it rather than to just use one set of screws through the Rabud and the spacer together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 This may seem like overkill but it is worth the effort. First step is to rotate the spacer so that the screw holes are offset between the holes on the rabud. 2nd Drill new holes and tap to fit the machine screws that will hold the rabud to the spacer. The machine screws should be shorter than the depth of the spacer so the will not bottom out on the transom. 3rd Now counter sink the holes for the screws that will hold the spacer to the hull. 4th Attach spacer to transom.Be sure to align for rabud to be straight You can use a machine screw and tap the hull or drill a pilot hole in the transom. Use a sealer in the holes and between the transom and the spacer. Due to jackplate I could only get four screws in the transom for the spacer but it is on securely. 5th Attach rabud to spacer. You can now remove rabud as needed to clean without messing with transom and spacer. [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1460602986-raybud1.JPG[/image] [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1460603006-raybud2.JPG[/image] The advantage here is that you do not keep removing screws from the transom and placing them back and having them strip and leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 exactly ! dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinbill85 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 The guy I bought my 02 from had a gl*** guy gl*** those holes over and route all the deck and well drains out of the bottom of the pocket under the boat (like the new models?). Thankfully, he did a great job and it works like a champ, I only get water if there is 3 or 4 people standing on the rear on the boat. Then I just throw in some plugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 The water does not care if it comes in from the transom or bottom. Unless there is some type of a check valve it will always seek its level to the outside water line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWoodham Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 I just got my rabuds in from Dusky today. They sent screws, but not machine screws. They are longer than the rabud and spacer, so are you supposed to put the screw thru the rabud, thru the spacer and into the transom? Seems like there should be 2 sets of screws, one for the spacer into the transom and one set to go into the spacer. Thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 On August 17, 2017 at 4:23 PM, DWoodham said: I just got my rabuds in from Dusky today. They sent screws, but not machine screws. They are longer than the rabud and spacer, so are you supposed to put the screw thru the rabud, thru the spacer and into the transom? Seems like there should be 2 sets of screws, one for the spacer into the transom and one set to go into the spacer. Thanks for any help You must drill and thread them yourself, if you want to have the ease of removal without reselling them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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