[Public-list] Replace old through-hulls?

[Gordon Laco]

Ahhh - that was the sink, A30's didn't have urinals!






> Greetings, Folks,
> 
> With the boat out of the water this week I'm wondering-- what about
>  those 40 year old through-hull fittings? Should they be replaced?
> 
> I understand that detecting signs of corrosion (pink) is one thing to
>   look for. With seacocks or ball valves off the through-hull
>   fittings appear robust-- there are no visible signs of corrosion
>   or weakness to be found.
> 
> I removed one 1/2 " fitting that wasn't hooked up any more and once
>  out of the hull, it appeared solid and whole. (It was the drain for
>  the old-style urinal-- the REALLY old urinals were apparently
>  fold-up types-- fold them down to use, flip them back up to drain
>  them out. The backing was two pieces of masonite. (Other fittings
>  have plywood or solid wood.)
> 
> So, the question is, with an inside viewing of through-hulls, and
> everything appearing sound and fine, is there any need to replace
> them?
> 
>  Many thanks for responses.
> 
> Regards,
> Randy Katz
> #249 (1967)  
> Seattle/Bellingham
> 
> 
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