Moeller Scuppers & Drains
Moeller 9080110 5/8" Air Chamber Opening Plug for Livewells, Baitwells & Dry Boxes
Moeller Marine Scuppers & Drains: Dependable Water Management for Your Boat
When it comes to keeping water where it belongs — off your boat and out of your hull — the components you choose matter more than most boaters realize. Moeller Marine has built a long-standing reputation in the recreational boating world for engineering durable, practical marine hardware, and their scuppers and drains lineup reflects that same commitment to quality and function.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Sparta, Tennessee, Moeller Marine Products is a manufacturer of rotationally molded, injected, and thermoformed components designed to serve the recreational marine industry. While the brand is perhaps best known for its fuel systems and tanks, its marine accessories — including drain plugs, drain tubes, and cockpit scupper valves — are stocked by boat builders and boaters alike who demand reliable, no-fuss hardware.
What Moeller Offers in the Scuppers & Drains Category
Scuppers and drains are the unsung heroes of any boat's plumbing system. They prevent water from accumulating in bilges, fish wells, livewells, bait tanks, and cockpits, and they stop water from back-flooding through the transom when the boat is at rest. Moeller addresses these needs with a focused lineup of products that prioritize ease of installation and long-term durability in harsh saltwater and freshwater environments.
Among Moeller's offerings in this space, the Cockpit Scupper Valve is a widely recognized product, designed to allow cockpit water to drain freely while preventing backflow when the boat is stationary. Moeller also produces brass drain tubes — including flanged 90-degree models sized at 1-1/4" O.D. — engineered to serve as drains for transoms, motorwells, livewells, and baitwells. These tubes are specifically designed to work in conjunction with Moeller's own proprietary drain plug systems, including their well-known Snap-Tite and Turn-Tite plug families.
Moeller's Transom Drain Plug and Automatic Flapper Drain Plug systems round out the category nicely. The automatic flapper design allows water to drain from the hull while the boat is underway, then maintains an airtight seal when the vessel is stationary — a practical, set-it-and-forget-it solution for boaters who want reliable bilge protection without manual intervention. Additional products include deck and baitwell plugs, air chamber plugs, and replacement garboard drain plugs in brass for corrosion resistance in demanding marine conditions.
Why Choose Moeller for Scuppers & Drains?
- Ecosystem compatibility: Moeller drain tubes and plugs are engineered to work together as a system, reducing fitment guesswork for boaters maintaining factory-installed hardware.
- Material quality: Brass fittings and corrosion-resistant plastics are selected for longevity in both fresh and saltwater applications.
- Broad application: Moeller drain hardware suits a wide range of boat types — from bass boats and ski boats to offshore saltwater fishing vessels.
- Proven track record: With decades of OEM supply relationships with major boat builders, Moeller components meet and exceed marine industry standards.
Whether you're replacing a worn transom plug, upgrading a cockpit scupper valve, or completing a full livewell plumbing refresh, explore the full Scuppers & Drains category and the complete Moeller Marine product lineup to find the right solution for your vessel.