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Title: Plastic Thru-Hulls
Post by: Maritime Matt on December 01, 2011, 06:16:29 PM

These plastic thru-hulls will SINK your boat. One of our good NJSWF member's dropped off his boat and I spotted this real quick. Those cracks you see that are near the red arrow are serious concerns. The ultra-violet rays and age degrade these in no time. One slight grasp on the hose that is connected to these and they can literally fall apart in pieces leaving a nice huge hole in the side. Not good if below the waterline.
Capt.Matt

Title: Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
Post by: Pops Soul on December 01, 2011, 06:57:54 PM

I caught that on my boat only on the deck side. Matt can the plastic thru hull fitting be replaced with stainless and/or brass? ???

Title: Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
Post by: Maritime Matt on December 01, 2011, 07:21:49 PM

Quote from: Pops Soul on December 01, 2011, 06:57:54 PM

I caught that on my boat only on the deck side. Matt can the plastic thru hull fitting be replaced with stainless and/or brass? ???
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Yes. Perko and Attwood make them. Perko has plain bronze and chrome plated bronze. Attwood  has stainless.
  Whitecap makes a ss/plastic thru hull. Stainless flange on the outside and plastic inside. Rather interesting.
There is also thru-hulls made of a material called Marelon. Per ABYC Standards, Bronze and Marelon are the only recommended materials for below the waterline.

Title: Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
Post by: Reckless on December 01, 2011, 08:08:26 PM

Can't beat a trained eye. Good catch Matt!

Title: Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on December 01, 2011, 08:11:51 PM

thats the best part of Task Marine.  You can bring your boat in for a simple winterization, but Task Marine looks over your entire boat for potential problems.   chrz  good find..   

Title: Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
Post by: Hunter 2 on December 02, 2011, 07:53:35 AM

Good info  TT^

Title: Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
Post by: Pops Soul on December 02, 2011, 03:55:23 PM

Thanks for the info Matt t^