[Alberg30] Thru-hulls

[Mike Lehman]

If you do not plan to re-use the thru hull fittings - use a reciprocating saw like a Milwaukee Sawzall and cut them off. It makes short work of a difficult task. If you don't have one, lots of places rent them. Be careful not to harm the boat. 
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  From: sousa, stephen (ENG)<mailto:sousa_stephen at emc.com> 
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  Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 10:32 AM
  Subject: RE: [Alberg30] Thru-hulls


  Alan,

  A few thoughts that may help when deinstalling of the thru hulls. Those
  located behind the motor are the most difficult to reach, I purchased a
  socket that fits the nuts and remove the units in that manner. A pipe wench
  works well but the fiber glass can do a number on your fingers when it
  slips. I also applied a "little" heat and the thru hulls literally fall out
  the boat, no hammering required.  Personally, I like Buck Algonquin ball
  valves over Apollo or purchase a true sea cock (base and screw into the
  hull) either from a Buck distributor or Spartan Marine in Maine (they carry
  spare parts for Cape Dory). The other source is Jamestown Distributors in
  Bristol, RI they will send you a catalog and ship mail order. 

  Regards,
  Stephen       

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  [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Alan Slater
  Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 11:15 PM
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  Subject: [Alberg30] Thru-hulls


  Mark, Larry, and Stephen,
  Thanks for your comments. Before I read your e-mails I broused the public
  list archives and read about the two piece "home made" through hulls that
  Whitby installed. I quickly ran out back to check what we had, and there
  they were, just like they were described. It was a bit eerie. 
  So, after reading your responses, it was easy to come to the conclusion that
  I am going all the way - new thru-hulls, new seacocks, even new hoses.
   
  I feel a whole lot better now.
  Thanks again,

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