there are no scuppers on the M15 (unless added by a prior owner), only the centerboard pendent hole.     dave scobie former M15 owner M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site: http://www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Sun, 7/5/09, Sandra Anton <sailrsandy@yahoo.com> wrote: Hello All Overwhelmed with so many helpful  responses. Thanks to all. I will try scupper plugs and sponges and all other practical suggestions. Glad to know nothing is wrong with boat. Have had many other sailboats and this is the first one that took on water this way. Sandra