DIY Scupper Plugs
This is a step-by-step description of how to assemble your own scupper plugs for your kayak out of packing foam. It is not an original idea, but will list materials needed and illustrate assembly.\
Materials:
- Dual layer packing foam
- Sharp knife
- Permanent marker
- Circular object circumference slightly larger than your scupper hole*
- Small rope or shoelace
- Lighter
- GOOP
Assembly:
- Place your circular object as a measuring device on the edge of the foam and trace with permanent marker.
- Cut outside the traced line with a sharp knife keeping your blade slightly tilted to create a slightly tapered effect towards the bottom of the "plug."
- Use lighter to "seal" the foam around the plug and to make a uniform shape.
- Use scissors to stab a hole through the center of the plug.
- Take rope or shoelace and fold it over scissor tip and push through the hole to form a loop on the larger side of the plug.
- Tie off and trim the excess rope.
- Apply GOOP to both sides of the rope to seal and hold in place.
- Marvel at your newly made scupper plug and repeat if necessary.
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| Trace item slightly larger than scupper hole. |
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| Cut around the traced line using sharp knife. Tilt knife inward to create a tapered effect. |
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| Use lighter to melt/seal the foam around the plug. |
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| Use scissors to create small hole in center. |
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| Double over your rope and push through hole with scissors. |
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| Tie off and trim excess rope. |
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| Use GOOP to seal each end of the rope. |
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| Use GOOP to seal each end of the rope. |
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| Completed plug next to older plug thats two years old and still in use. |
