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Offline Maritime Matt

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Plastic Thru-Hulls
« 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.
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Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
« Reply #1 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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Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
« Reply #2 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.
« Last Edit: December 01, 2011, 07:42:33 PM by Maritime Matt »
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Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2011, 08:08:26 PM »
Can't beat a trained eye. Good catch Matt!
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Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
« Reply #4 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..   
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Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2011, 07:53:35 AM »
Good info  TT^
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Re: Plastic Thru-Hulls
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2011, 03:55:23 PM »
Thanks for the info Matt t^
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