David,

The tiny cockpit drains were one of the 1st things I replaced in my 1978 Rhodes 22.  From West Marine, you want:

Forespar 1-1/2” Cockpit Drain with Strainer
M/N: 207571  C/N: 906037
$52.99 Each + S&H

This drain assembly will almost completely fill up the little dimples in the stern corners of the cockpit.  Seal them with 3M 5200 and use a rubber gloved fingertip to smooth the bead.  No fiberglass work reqd and this is the biggest cockpit drain that will fit.  You will need to plumb these cockpit drains with 1-1/2” hose and I would upgrade the transom thru hulls to 1-1/2”.  This upgrade makes a huge difference.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
1978. Sanford, MI

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> On Apr 6, 2025, at 11:52 AM, david sempek via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> Morning Rhodies, I am sure this has been discussed before. I want to upgrade my current factory 5/8 seat scuppers on my 1976. However not sure what size to upgrade to without doing fiberglass work to level the mounting base. Does not seem like enough room to put in The current used 1.25. Any info is appreciated. 
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